Onde-Onde (Sesame Balls)
Chewy Indonesian sesame balls filled with sweet mung bean paste. A delightful combination of textures and flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
- 1/4 cup Potato, mashed
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Warm Water
- 1/2 cup Mung Bean Paste
- 1/2 cup Sesame Seeds
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour, 1/4 cup Sugar, and 1/4 cup Potato, mashed. Gradually add the 1/2 cup Warm Water while mixing until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Knead the dough gently for 1-2 minutes until it is no longer sticky.
- 2Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Take one portion and flatten it into a small disc in the palm of your hand. Place about 1 tablespoon of the 1/2 cup Mung Bean Paste in the center of the disc.
- 3Carefully fold the dough up and around the mung bean paste, pinching the edges together to completely seal the filling inside. Roll the dough gently between your palms to form a smooth ball. Repeat this process for all 8 portions of dough and filling.
- 4Lightly wet the surface of each dough ball with a little water. Place the 1/2 cup Sesame Seeds in a shallow dish and roll each wet ball in the seeds, pressing gently to ensure they are evenly coated all over.
- 5Pour the 2 cups Vegetable Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or wok. Heat the oil over medium-low heat until it reaches 325°F (160°C).
- 6Carefully place 3-4 sesame balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the balls for 8-10 minutes, turning them gently with a slotted spoon every few minutes. They are done when they are golden brown, have puffed up slightly, and float consistently. The oil should bubble gently around them.
- 7Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked sesame balls from the oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat frying with the remaining sesame balls.
- 8Serve the onde-onde warm.
Substitutions
mashed potato →
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