Description
Crispy golden sesame balls with a chewy glutinous rice shell and a smooth, lightly sweet taro filling inside. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams glutinous rice flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 140 milliliters warm water
- 250 grams taro root, peeled and steamed
- 40 grams granulated sugar for filling
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 100 grams white sesame seeds
- 1 liter vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat 1 liter vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 165 degrees C.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 200 grams glutinous rice flour and 50 grams granulated sugar. Gradually add 140 milliliters warm water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- In another bowl, mash 250 grams steamed taro root with 40 grams granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion, add a spoonful of taro filling, seal tightly, and roll into a smooth ball.
- Roll each ball in 100 grams white sesame seeds until fully coated, pressing gently so the seeds adhere.
- Carefully lower the balls into the warm oil. Fry for 6 to 8 minutes, gently turning them to ensure even puffing and golden browning.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep the oil temperature steady to prevent cracking or collapsing.
- Make sure the filling is not too wet to avoid leaks.
- Uncooked shaped balls can be frozen and fried directly from frozen at a slightly lower temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sesame balls with taro, taro sesame balls, glutinous rice dessert, crispy sesame dessert, homemade taro treats