Sesame Glutinous Ball (麻团)

Instructions

1. 1Make dough: mix糯米粉, sugar, warm water. Knead until smooth and elastic. Rest 20 minutes.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 面团应柔软有延展性，如麻糬——不碎Dough should be soft, stretchy, like mochi — not crumbly

   You know it's right when: 面团光滑有弹性

2. 2Divide dough into 10 pieces (35g each). Form into balls.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 球应光滑无裂纹Balls should be smooth, no cracks

   You know it's right when: 球体紧实

3. 3Flatten each ball, place 15g red bean paste in center, wrap and seal.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 收口必须完全封闭——有缝隙炸时会漏Seam must be fully closed — any gap = paste leaks during frying

   You know it's right when: 收口捏紧无裂缝

4. 4Roll each ball in water, then coat thoroughly in sesame seeds.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 芝麻应覆盖100%表面——有空隙不匀Sesame should cover 100% of surface — gaps look uneven

   You know it's right when: 芝麻均匀覆盖

5. 5Heat oil to 150°C (300°F). Fry balls, pressing gently, for 8-10 minutes until puffed and golden.

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 约8-10分钟

   Visual: 球应膨胀两倍并浮起——轻压助均匀膨胀Balls should double in size and float — pressing helps even puffing

   You know it's right when: 膨胀浮起、金黄

6. 6Drain on paper towel. Serve warm.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 成品应金黄膨胀，芝麻粘牢Finished麻团 should be golden, puffed, with sesame adhering well

   You know it's right when: 外壳酥脆内里软糯