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Hollow sesame ball

Hollow sesame ball

Classic fried sesame balls that puff into airy hollow shells under a crackly sesame crust, thanks to baking powder in the chewy glutinous dough; crisp outside, pleasantly chewy within.

Instructions

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    Add sugar to the large bowl.

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    Pour in 180 grams of boiling water.

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    Dissolve.

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    Add glutinous rice flour.

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    Add 10 grams of oil and knead evenly.

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    Add baking powder (you can skip it if you don't like), knead into a smooth dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

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    Take out the dough and divide it into 10 equal portions.

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    Take out a small portion and wrap it with red bean paste.

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    Roll in white sesame seeds.

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    Reunite again, the raw sesame balls will be fine.

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    Heat the oil in the pan.

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    When the oil is heated to 30% hot, put in the raw sesame balls.

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    As the oil temperature gradually rises, after it has slightly set, gently press the sesame balls with a slotted spoon to make them expand and heat evenly.

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    Keep the heat low throughout, fry until the sesame balls float.

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    Turn the heat up a little so it can brown.

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    Take out and drain the oil.

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    Alright.

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    Finished product image.

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    Finished product image.

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    Each one is hollow, give it a try.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • glutinous rice flour
    250 g
  • boiling water
    180g
  • Aluminum-free baking powder
    3g
  • red bean paste
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Sugar
    60 g
  • oil
    generous amount

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • white sesame
    to taste