Sesame Glutinous Ball (麻团)

麻团

Sesame Glutinous Ball (麻团) — a Cantonese Dim Sum Chinese recipe, ready in about 40 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour
• Warm water
• White sugar
• Red bean paste
• White sesame seeds
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Make dough: mix糯米粉, sugar, warm water. Knead until smooth and elastic. Rest 20 minutes. (Dough should be soft, stretchy, like mochi — not crumbly)
2. Divide dough into 10 pieces (35g each). Form into balls.
3. Flatten each ball, place 15g red bean paste in center, wrap and seal. (Seam must be fully closed — any gap = paste leaks during frying)
4. Roll each ball in water, then coat thoroughly in sesame seeds. (Sesame should cover 100% of surface — gaps look uneven)
5. Heat oil to 150°C (300°F). Fry balls, pressing gently, for 8-10 minutes until puffed and golden.
6. Drain on paper towel. Serve warm.