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Sesame Balls (Dim Sum)
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Sesame Balls (Dim Sum)

40 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€
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Ingredients

8 people
  • waterBeverages160 ml
  • sugarPantry80 g
  • glutinous rice flourPantry200 g
  • neutral oil (for the dough)Pantry15 ml
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds60 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

250kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
16 g

step by step

Method

  1. Make the sugar water

    • Heat a pan and add the water and sugar.
    • Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
    Step 1
  2. Make the dough

    • Combine the glutinous rice flour and the sugar water in a bowl.
    • Mix until it turns into a dough.
    • Add in the oil and continue mixing until homogenous.
    Step 2
  3. Shape and coat

    • Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a sphere.
    • Toss each ball in sesame seeds until fully coated.
    • Repeat for the remaining pieces.
    Step 3
  4. Deep fry

    • Heat the oil to 250°F (120°C) and add in the sesame balls.
    • Continually stir until they float.
    • Press the sesame balls down with a sieve so that they expand.
    Step 4
  5. Cool and serve

    • Cool and enjoy.
    Step 5