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Jian Dui Fried Sesame Balls

Delicious fried sesame balls filled with sweet red bean paste, perfect for meal prep and customizable for various dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar Can be substituted with a natural sugar substitute.
  • 1/2 cup water
Filling and Coating
  • 1/3 cup red bean paste Can substitute with lotus seed paste.
  • sesame seeds For coating.
  • oil For frying.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour and sugar. Gradually add water until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into 16 equal portions.
  3. Flatten each portion and place a small amount of red bean paste in the center.
  4. Seal the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
  5. Coat each ball in sesame seeds.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the sesame balls in batches until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Notes

These sesame balls can be served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.