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Sesame Balls
Medium 1 hr~190 kcal 3/10
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Jian Dui
Chinese fried sesame balls made from glutinous rice dough, filled with red bean paste, and cooked until crisp and chewy.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 8 min📖 1 min readServes 8~310 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 18 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 8 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Glutinous rice flour
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Hot water
For the filling
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Red bean paste
For the coating
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Sesame seeds
For frying
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Dissolve the granulated sugar in the hot water.
- 2
Add the sweetened water gradually to the glutinous rice flour and knead into a smooth dough.
- 3
Divide the dough into 16 pieces, open each piece, and fill with red bean paste.
- 4
Lightly wet the balls, coat them in sesame seeds, and roll them in your palms so the sesame adheres.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil to 150°C and fry the jian dui balls slowly for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 6
Raise the heat to 165°C and fry for 3 more minutes, until golden.
3 min03:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels and rest for 8 minutes, because the filling will be very hot.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not overheat the oil; sesame balls can puff and burst too quickly, so starting at 150°C and frying slowly is safer.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve jian dui warm, with unsweetened green tea or plain Turkish tea to balance the sweet filling.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
5
g protein
52
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 65%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Jian Dui make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Jian Dui take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 68 minutes in total.Is Jian Dui difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Jian Dui have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 52g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Jian Dui contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Jian Dui belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Jian Dui need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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