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Authentic Sesame Balls

Crispy and chewy sesame balls that are easy to make at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
Filling
  • 1 cup sweet red bean paste
Coating
  • 1 cup sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
Form the Balls
  1. Divide the dough into small pieces, flatten each piece, and place a spoonful of sweet red bean paste in the center. Roll into a ball.
Coat with Sesame Seeds
  1. Roll each ball in sesame seeds until fully coated.
Fry the Balls
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer. Fry the sesame balls until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

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