Nov 8, 2020 · They are made with a sticky rice flour dough, filled with a sweet paste, rolled in sesame seeds, and fried until crispy on the outside, but still soft and chewy on the inside. They’re called zhīma qiú in Mandarin: 芝麻球.

Feb 19, 2021 · Tang Yuan (Sweet Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling) An important and auspicious recipe to make during the Lantern Festival is Tang Yuan (汤圆), or Yuan Xiao (元宵). It’s a food that symbolizes harmony and reunion.

Jan 6, 2022 · Sesame balls are a ubiquitous snack across the rice-growing regions of China, gracing both dimsum banquet halls in the South, where they are known as jiandui, and street stalls in the Yangtze River delta, where we call them matuan.

Mar 15, 2021 · Shanghainese enjoy rice balls in both sweet and savory preparations. I love both, so I included them here.

Roll each ball in the sesame seed and wind a strip of damp nori around each ball. Brush each ball with sesame oil. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 160C.

Mar 4, 2024 · Sesame balls, also known as Zhī Má Qíu and Jiān Duī, are round-shaped treats made with glutinous rice flour dough. Thanks to the glutinous rice flour ingredient, the sesame balls are sticky and chewy. The balls are covered with white sesame seeds for a …

Apr 3, 2024 · From the initial mix of sticky rice flour to the satisfying crunch of the golden exterior and the burst of sweetness from the red bean paste filling, sesame balls are the perfect combination of texture and taste.

Jun 25, 2023 · Sesame balls (jian du, zhima zhou, buchi, bánh cam, onde-onde) are crispy and chewy treats made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, water, and oil. They are rice balls coated in sesame seeds and deep-fried to achieve a crispy, golden exterior.

Oct 3, 2023 · Sesame balls, a beloved Chinese sweet treat, are known by various names in Chinese, including Jiān Duī/煎堆, Zhī Má Qíu/芝麻球, Má Tuán/麻团, and more. A Vietnamese delicacy that shares very similar characteristics is called Bánh Cam or Bánh Ran.

Jan 14, 2025 · Classic sesame balls, or Jian Dui 煎堆 in Chinese, are a popular deep-fried dessert in Asian cuisines. These chewy, slightly sweet treats are made from glutinous rice flour dough filled with ingredients like sweet red bean paste. It's very similar to tang yuan or sticky rice cake but in a fry version.