Sesame Balls (Jian Dui) - Egg-Free

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous rice flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Warm water
• 0.5 cup Red bean paste
• 0.5 cup Sesame seeds
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup of glutinous rice flour and the 0.25 cup of granulated sugar.
2. 2Gradually add the 0.75 cup of warm water to the flour and sugar mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough on a clean surface for 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and pliable. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tiny bit more glutinous rice flour. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
4. 4Take one portion of dough and flatten it into a circle in your palm. Place about 1 tablespoon of the 0.5 cup of red bean paste in the center. Carefully bring the edges of the dough up and pinch them together to completely seal the red bean paste inside, forming a ball.
5. 5Gently roll each sealed dough ball in the 0.5 cup of sesame seeds until it is fully coated.
6. 6Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or wok. Heat the oil over medium heat to 325°F (160°C).
7. 7Carefully place a few sesame balls at a time into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the balls for 5 to 7 minutes, turning them occasionally with a slotted spoon, until they are golden brown and crispy. They should sound crisp when tapped.
8. 8Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked sesame balls from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the sesame balls warm.

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