Sesame Seed Balls Recipe
Made from glutinous rice flour that’s lightly fried and filled with lotus paste.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Coating
Frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Stir until a smooth dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the Filling
Take the lotus seed paste and divide it into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Set aside.
Forming the Balls
- 4
Shape the Dough
Take a small piece of dough (about the size of a golf ball), flatten it in your palm, and place a ball of lotus seed paste in the center.
- 5
Seal the Ball
Wrap the dough around the filling, pinching it closed to form a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Coating and Frying
- 6
Coat with Sesame Seeds
Roll each ball in sesame seeds until completely coated.
- 7
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 8
Fry the Balls
Carefully add the sesame-coated balls to the hot oil, frying in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- 9
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried sesame seed balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.