Sweet rice balls with black sesame

Step 1/ 5

• 200 g glutinous rice flour
• 150 ml water (hot)
• 25 ml water (cold)

• chop sticks
• large bowl

Place the rice flour into a large bowl. First, whisk in the hot water. Then, add the cold water and mix well to combine. Using your hands, form dough into a ball. Cover and set aside.

Step 2/ 5

• 30 g peanuts
• 15 g black sesame
• 12½ g confectioner's sugar
• 25 ml maple syrup

• frying pan
• food processor
• small bowl

In a grease-free pan, toast peanuts and black sesame until lightly roasted. Transfer to a food processor and finely grind. Then, place into a small bowl and add confectioner’s sugar and maple syrup. Mix until a sticky paste forms.

Step 3/ 5

• cutting board
• knife

Place filling onto a cutting board and divide into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a small log and cut into hazelnut-sized pieces.

Step 4/ 5

• rice flour for handling dough

Lightly cover hands with rice flour. Take a small portion of the dough (approx. 1 tablespoon) and form a small dough round. Place filling in the center and wrap dough around to form a ball. Cover with rice flour.

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• large saucepan
• cooking spoon
• ladle

Add water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Place balls in boiling water and reduce heat. Immediately stir to avoid sticking. Cover and allow to steep for approx. 3 – 5 min. until dumplings rise to the surface. Serve with cooking water.

Enjoy your meal!