Sesame Balls Sensation (煎堆狂热)
煎堆狂热 (Sesame Balls Sensation) is a popular Hong Kong street food that features crispy, chewy, and sweet sesame balls filled with a delicious surprise. This recipe will guide you through making these delightful treats at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup red bean paste
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc shape.
- Place a small amount of red bean paste in the center of each disc and seal the edges to form a ball.
- Roll the balls in sesame seeds, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the sesame balls until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the sesame balls from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the sesame balls warm and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Sesame Balls are best served warm and pair well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Tips & tricks
For an extra indulgent treat, you can also fill the sesame balls with sweetened mung bean paste or lotus seed paste.
Cost
$5