Zhi Ma Qiu (sesame Balls)
Zhi Ma Qiu, also known as Sesame Balls, is a popular traditional snack in Guangxi Cuisine. These crispy and chewy balls are coated with sesame seeds and filled with sweet bean paste, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice flour
- Sweet red bean paste
- Sesame seeds
- Water
- Granulated sugar
- Oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour with water to form a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball with your palm.
- Place a small amount of sweet red bean paste in the center of each flattened dough.
- Gently shape the dough into round balls, ensuring the filling is completely covered.
- Roll the balls in sesame seeds, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and carefully deep-fry the sesame balls until they turn golden brown.
- 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
- Deep-frying
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Deep pan for frying Slotted spoon Paper towels
Tools
Rolling pin
Serving suggestions
Sesame balls are best served warm as a snack or dessert.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can also fill the sesame balls with different types of sweet fillings such as lotus seed paste or peanut paste.
Cost
$5