Black Sesame Balls

Ingredients

• •1 cup Glutinous rice flour
• •0.25 cup Black sesame seeds
• •0.5 cup Sugar
• •0.75 cup Water
• •2 tbsp Coconut milk
• •0.5 cup Red bean paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast black sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant. Grind finely.

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2. 2

   Mix ground sesame with sugar and rice flour.

   💡 Rinse until water runs clear for fluffier results. Do not lift the lid while cooking.

3. 3

   Add water and coconut milk. Mix until dough forms.

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4. 4

   Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.

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5. 5

   Divide dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each and fill with red bean paste.

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6. 6

   Roll into balls, about 1.5 inches each.

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7. 7

   Boil a pot of water. Add balls, stir gently to prevent sticking.

   💡 Ice bath immediately to stop cooking and preserve color. Do not skip the salt in the water.

8. 8

   Cook until balls float, then simmer for 2 more minutes.

   💡 Keep at a gentle bubble - rapid boiling toughens proteins and makes liquids reduce too quickly.

9. 9

   Remove with slotted spoon. Roll in extra sesame seeds.

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10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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