In the busy urban life, we always need some little happiness to remind ourselves to relax. And a mouthful of smiling sesame balls is just such a snack that can bring us sweet and happy.
Smiling sesame cookie balls originated from one of the traditional Chinese dim sum. It is named after the appearance of a smile when the fried surface is cracked. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, it is full of the aroma of sesame seeds, which makes people unable to stop once they eat it. In addition to the delicious taste, it reminds us to keep smiling and positive in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
In northern China, you can find fried sesame balls, whether at traditional street food stalls or modern pastry shops. It has become one of the classics in many people’s minds. Whether it’s a snack for afternoon tea or a snack to share with friends, it’s perfect.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour, also known as plain flour, is a versatile staple in the world of baking and cooking. Chinese called it “中筋面粉”.
Oil, just choose the oil commonly used in Chinese cooking, such as soybean oil, sunflower oil, etc.
Sugar, you can choose granulated sugar, here, sugar is added to make the filling more delicious.
Baking powder, baking powder can make the dough more fluffy, and for health, make the sesame balls taste better. For health, it is best to choose baking powder without aluminum
One egg
Roasted sesame seeds, roast raw sesame seeds and use them, it is the soul of sesame balls
Instructions
1. Make a dough with flour, sugar, baking powder, egg and oil.
2. Place the dough on the work board, knead it into a long cylinder, cut it into 8 parts evenly.
3. Shape each one into a ball.
4. Dip each ball in the water first, then roll in the sesame seeds.
5.Heat one cup of oil in a pot over medium-low heat, when the oil temperature reaches 120 degrees, put in the first batch of sesame balls until golden brown and cracked, take them out.
6. Do the same for the rest sesame balls.
How to eat
Serve warm or cool to room temperature.
Fried Sesame Balls
Equipment
- Pot for deep-frying
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, 150 g
- Oil, 2 tbsp
- Sugar, 2 tbsp
- Baking powder,1/2 tsp
- One egg
- One bowl of water,100 ml
- Roasted sesame seeds, 4 tbsp-
- For deep-frying
- One cup of oil
Instructions
- Make a dough with flour, sugar, baking powder, egg and oil
- Place the dough on the work board, knead it into a long cylinder, cut it into 8 parts evenly.
- Shape each one into a ball.
- Dip each ball in the water first, then roll in the sesame seeds.
- Heat one cup of oil in a pot over medium-low heat, when the oil temperature reaches 120 degrees, put in the first batch of sesame balls until golden brown and cracked, take them out.
- Do the same for the rest sesame balls.
