baking · vegan · vegetarian · dairy-free · gluten-free
Sesame balls (jian dui)
Hollow, chewy fried glutinous rice balls coated in sesame and filled with sweet red bean paste.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains sesame.
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Method
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1
Dissolve sugar in hot water and knead into the rice flour until smooth.
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2
Divide into 16, flatten, fill with red bean paste and roll smooth.
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3
Roll in water, then in sesame seeds, pressing so they stick.
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4
Start frying in 120°C (250°F) oil, gently pressing and rolling as they expand.
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5
Raise heat to 180°C (350°F) and fry until golden and puffed, 8–10 minutes total.
