Sesame Balls
Chinese Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum

Sesame Balls

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 250g glutinous rice flour
  • • 80g sugar
  • • 150ml boiling water
  • • 100g lotus seed paste or red bean paste
  • • 100g white sesame seeds
  • • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • • 500ml frying oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Dissolve the sugar in the boiling water, then mix in the glutinous rice flour and oil to form a smooth dough.

2
Phase 2

Split the dough into 16 pieces and roll the paste into 16 balls.

3
Phase 3

Flatten each dough piece, wrap it around a paste ball, and seal the opening.

4
Phase 4

Roll each ball in sesame seeds, pressing them in firmly.

5
Phase 5

Fry over medium-low heat, pressing gently, until the balls puff up and turn golden, about 8-10 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Drain on kitchen roll and serve warm.