Snack

Deep-Fried Sesame Balls

Name: Deep-Fried Sesame Balls
Yield: 12 snack-size balls
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 5 tsp neutral oil, for greasing hands; 3/4 cup white sesame seeds; 2 cups neutral oil, for frying

Crisp, golden Cantonese dough balls covered in a crackling blanket of white sesame seeds.

12 snack-size ballsVegetarian

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 tsp neutral oil, for greasing hands
3/4 cup white sesame seeds
2 cups neutral oil, for frying

Directions

Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Dissolve sugar in water, add to flour, and knead until smooth.
Oil your hands lightly. Form about 2 tablespoons dough into a smooth round ball, then roll in sesame seeds.
Heat oil to 325°F. Deep-fry balls about 2 minutes, turning constantly, until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve.

The original uses all-purpose flour rather than glutinous rice flour. Naturally vegan.