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Gluten-Free Sesame Balls (Jian Dui) recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Sesame Balls (Jian Dui)

Chewy and sweet sesame balls, a popular Chinese snack, made gluten-free with glutinous rice flour and filled with a sweet red bean paste.

30m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains sesame
300 cal|5g protein|45g carbs|12g fat|2g fiber

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 Cooking Oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour and sugar.
  2. 2Gradually add warm water, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
  3. 3Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion and fill with red bean paste.
  4. 4Roll each filled portion into a ball and coat with sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. 5Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 325°F (160°C).
  6. 6Fry the sesame balls for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up, turning occasionally.
  7. 7Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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