Gluten-Free Sesame Balls (Jian Dui)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 3/4 cup Warm Water
• 1/2 cup Red Bean Paste
• 1/2 cup Sesame Seeds
• 2 cups Peanut Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup of Glutinous Rice Flour and the 1/4 cup of Sugar.
2. 2Gradually add the 3/4 cup of Warm Water to the bowl while mixing with your hands or a spoon, until a soft dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough on a clean surface for 5 minutes until it is smooth and no longer sticky.
4. 4Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, then flatten each portion into a small circle about 7.62 cm wide.
5. 5Place about 1 tablespoon of the 1/2 cup of Red Bean Paste in the center of each dough circle. Carefully bring the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching them together to seal completely and form a smooth ball.
6. 6Lightly wet the surface of each ball with a little water, then place the 1/2 cup of Sesame Seeds in a shallow dish and roll each ball in the seeds to coat evenly.
7. 7Pour the 2 cups of Peanut Oil into a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot, and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 163°C (160°C).
8. 8Carefully add the sesame balls to the hot oil, frying no more than 3-4 at a time to avoid crowding the pot. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning them gently, until they are golden brown and have puffed up. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked balls and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

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