Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Rinse the adzuki beans thoroughly and soak them overnight in water.
- Drain the soaked beans, then place them in a pot with fresh water. Boil until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain again and let cool slightly.
- Mash the cooked beans in a bowl and mix in 90 g of brown sugar until it’s well combined. Allow this mixture to cool before using it to stuff the balls.
- In another bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and 65 g of white sugar. Pour in 120 g of boiling water and 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Stir well until a dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
Assembly and Cooking
- Once the dough is cool enough to handle, divide it into small pieces, about the size of a golf ball. Flatten each piece in your palm, add a spoonful of the red bean filling, and seal it tightly. Roll gently to ensure it’s smooth.
- Dampen the balls with water to help the sesame seeds stick, then roll each one in the sesame seeds until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, gently add the sesame balls, frying in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in a toaster oven or warm pan for best texture.
