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DEEP-FRIED SESAME BALLS

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Deep-fried Sesame Balls

 


INGREDIENTS

  • 200g plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 65g sugar
  • 65ml UHT milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp margarine/butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 150g lotus paste/red bean paste (available at bakery shops)

DIRECTIONS

Put sifted dried ingredients, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl.


Pour in the milk and stir in the melted butter to mix into a soft dough.


Divide the dough into portions of 30g each and wrap around a small ball of lotus/red bean paste filling.


Shape into a neat round ball.


Dip the ball lightly in water then dip into the sesame seeds to coat all over.


Press the sesame seeds tightly around.


Heat enough oil in a wok and slide in the sesame balls.


Deep-fry the balls over a gentle low heat, stirring frequently until they turn lightly golden.


Remove from heat and drain on absorbent paper towels.


RECIPE REVIEWS

Dec/12/2007 06:12 pm zanlovescupcakes
I love these! Thanks for posting the recipe.
Dec/13/2007 02:12 am nads.ang
thanks. these are traditional sweet 'cakes' by the chinese that is usually served during the Chinese New Year. what was once a yearly treat can now be enjoyed all year round! yums!
Apr/20/2010 05:04 am Badrouchka
looks and sounds so good...

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