Sesame Balls with Red Bean Filling

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour)
• ¾ cup hot water
• ¾ cup red bean paste (sweetened canned)
• ½ cup white sesame seeds
• 2 cups neutral oil for deep frying
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water for dough

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour hot water into glutinous rice flour, salt, and sugar. Stir with a fork until shaggy.

2. 2

   Add 2 tablespoons water if dough is crumbly. Knead for 2 minutes until smooth and pliable.

3. 3

   Cover dough with plastic wrap and rest for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a 3-inch disk.

5. 5

   Place 1.5 tablespoons red bean paste in the center of each disk. Fold edges up and seal.

6. 6

   Roll sealed ball between your palms until smooth. Press lightly into sesame seeds to coat.

7. 7

   Arrange coated balls on a parchment-lined tray. Let sit for 5 minutes before frying.

8. 8

   Heat oil in a heavy pot to 320°F (160°C). Use a thermometer—temperature is critical.

9. 9

   Carefully slide 3–4 balls into oil. They will sink, then float within 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Fry for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until deep golden brown.

11. 11

    Lift balls out with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

12. 12

    Repeat with remaining batches. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

• 2-quart heavy-bottomed pot or wok
• candy/deep-fry thermometer
• slotted spoon or spider skimmer
• mixing bowl
• fork or wooden spoon
• parchment paper
• paper towels
• shallow dish for sesame seeds
• measuring cups and spoons

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