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Crispy sesame ball recipe with lotus paste filling

Unbelievably Easy Crispy Sesame Ball Recipe You’ll Regret Not Trying

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  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 sesame balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These crispy, golden Chinese sesame balls (Jian Dui) are filled with sweet lotus or red bean paste, coated in sesame seeds, and deep-fried to perfection. A popular dim sum treat, they have a chewy interior and a nutty, crunchy exterior.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour (divided)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup room temperature water (plus 1 tablespoon)
  • 7 ounces lotus paste or red bean paste
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds (raw or toasted)
  • 4 cups peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Choose your filling: Use store-bought or homemade lotus or red bean paste. Roll into 8 balls, 24g each.
  2. Make the dough: Mix 1/2 cup glutinous rice flour and sugar with boiling water. Let sit 5 minutes. Add remaining glutinous rice flour and room temp water. Mix until dough forms. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare sesame seeds: Rinse and drain sesame seeds, then spread on a plate. They should be moist but not dripping wet.
  4. Divide dough: Weigh dough (about 370–380g) and divide into 8 equal pieces (approx. 47g each). Roll into balls.
  5. Assemble: Flatten each dough ball to 3 inches wide. Place filling in center and wrap dough around it. Seal and roll into smooth balls.
  6. Coat: Roll each ball in moistened sesame seeds, then roll in hands to press seeds into the surface. Set on parchment paper.
  7. Fry: Heat oil to 320°F (160°C). Add 4 balls, stir gently with slotted spoon. Maintain temp at 300°F (150°C). After 10 minutes, balls float.
  8. Brown: Raise temp to 350°F and fry for 5 more minutes until golden. Total fry time: 17–18 minutes.
  9. Drain and cool: Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or cooling rack. Repeat with remaining balls. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure dough is evenly wrapped to avoid bursting during frying.
  • Maintain steady oil temperature for perfect texture and color.
  • Can use toasted sesame seeds for a nuttier flavor.
  • Best served fresh, but can be reheated in an oven.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sesame ball
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://www.cookingflash.com/crispy-sesame-ball-recipe/

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