Crispy Sesame Balls (Jian Dui)
Pillowy fried dough balls coated in sesame seeds with a sweet red bean or black sesame filling. TikTok-easy, no yeast, no rise time—just mix, roll, fry, and eat hot.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, rice flour, sugar, and 0.75 cups warm water in a bowl until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Step 2
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each into a circle, place 1 tbsp filling in the center, fold edges up, and seal.
Step 3
Roll each ball in sesame seeds until fully coated on all sides.
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (use a thermometer). Working in batches, fry balls until golden brown and puffed, ~4 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 12-inch heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- paper towels
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