Pumpkin sesame balls

Pumpkin (steamed) 125g	Water-milled glutinous rice flour 200g
Powdered sugar 15g	Peeled white sesame seeds Appropriate amount
Corn oil (fried) Appropriate amount

How to make pumpkin sesame balls

Step 1

Peel and slice the pumpkin into thin slices and steam it

Step 2

Use a spoon to press it into a puree. It is best to use a food processor to make the puree more delicate.

Step 3

While hot, add powdered sugar and glutinous rice flour and stir

Step 4

Knead into a moderately soft dough

Step 5

Roll into long strips and divide into equal-sized portions

Step 6

Roll into small balls and rinse with water to make the surface sticky.

Step 7

Roll the ball in white sesame seeds and coat with sesame seeds

Step 8

Rub your palms together gently to make the sesame stick firmly.

Step 9

Make all the sesame balls

Step 10

Pour half a pot of oil into a small pot and heat it until it is 50% hot. Add small sesame balls one by one, turn to low heat and fry slowly.

Step 11

Fry until all the sesame balls float. Use a slotted spoon to gently press the sesame balls.

Step 12

After repeated repeated compressions, the numb ball became significantly larger. Continue to fry over low heat until the surface is golden brown

Step 13

Remove with a slotted spoon and observe the color.

Step 14

Drain the excess oil with kitchen paper. Cooking tips for pumpkin sesame balls

Use pumpkin puree to knead the dough. The water absorption of pumpkin and flour are different, so the dough should be kneaded into a moderately soft and hard dough. Knead the pumpkin puree while it is hot. Run the rolled balls through water and then dip them in sesame seeds. This will make it easier for them to dip evenly and firmly. When the oil is heated to 50% hot, small sesame balls can be placed. It doesn't matter if the oil temperature is lower. Fry on low heat until it floats and then press the small sesame balls repeatedly. After repeated pressing of the small sesame balls, the sesame balls will become larger and become hollow in the middle. Special reminder: Be careful not to stretch your head to observe when frying food to prevent oil from splashing and scalding yourself. You can use a slotted spoon to pick it up and observe the color in a well-lit place.