Jin Dui Sesame Balls With Sweet Filling Recipes

JIN DUI (SESAME BALLS WITH SWEET FILLING)

Steps:

• Melt sugar in 100ml boiling water, set aside to cool.
• Whilst the sugar water is cooling, open the tin of lotus seed paste (or red bean paste), form into balls weighing about 18g each.
• Make a well in the glutinous rice flour, pour in the cooled sugar water, mix.
• Pour in 100ml cold water to start with, then add in enough water to the mix until it forms a soft dough.
• Roll out the dough and divide into approx. 16. (I used a scale and weighed out 30g of dough, and sorry the pic is out of focus!)
• Encase the ball of filling in the dough, seal and roll it into balls using your palms.
• Prepare a little bowl of sesame seeds, slightly wet the surface of the balls and dip them in seeds.
• Heat the oil in a wok (or wide opening pan) with medium heat, when you dip a wooden chopstick in the oil, little bubbles should come up after a few seconds. If it bubbles vigorously immediately then the oil is too hot.
• Carefully lower the balls into the hot oil. Using a pair of long wooden chopsticks, make sure they're not sticking together or to the bottom of the wok.
• They should float to the top after a while. At this point, gently press them using a slotted spoon (or a chinese deep fry utensil!). This will make them puff up and become big and round. See my video below!
• It will take about 5-7 minutes to cook them. Turn the heat up a bit towards the end.
• Get them out when they're all golden! Drain on a piece of kitchen paper.

CHINESE FRIED SESAME DESSERT BALLS (JIAN DUI) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the red bean filling: In a medium bowl, combine the red beans with 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Cover with plastic wrap and soak overnight.
• Drain the red beans, then transfer to a small saucepan with the remaining 3 cups (720 ml) of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and cook for 1 hour, until soft enough to mash with a fork.
• Add the sugar and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates and a thick red bean paste forms.
• Transfer the red bean paste to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the paste to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the dough: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk the hot water with the light brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the glutinous rice flour to a medium bowl and use a spoon to create a small well in the center.
• Pour the sugar syrup into the well and stir for 5 minutes, until the dough is well combined and no longer sticks to the bowl.
• Lightly dust a clean surface with glutinous rice flour. Turn the dough out and knead for 5 minutes, until it forms a smooth, round ball. Use a little bit more flour or water as needed.
• Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll the pieces into small balls, then flatten into discs about ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) thick and 2½-inches (6.5 cm) in diameter.
• Place 1 teaspoon of red bean filling in the center of a piece of dough. Fold in the edges to cover the filling, then roll into a ball. Roll the ball in the sesame seeds until the dough is covered. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• Fry the sesame balls for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!