{"id":26354,"date":"2024-10-24T17:10:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/?p=26354"},"modified":"2026-01-25T10:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T02:35:47","slug":"sesame-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/sesame-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"Jian Dui \u714e\u5806 \u2013 How to Make Perfect Sesame Balls at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jian dui (sesame ball \/ \u9ebb\u56e2 \/ \u714e\u5806 \/ \u829d\u9ebb\u7403) is a well-loved fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour<\/strong>. This delectable dessert has a crisp and chewy sesame-coated exterior and a sweet, flavorful filling inside. Traditional fillings include red bean paste, lotus seed paste, or peanut paste<\/strong>, while modern twists use cheese or chocolate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made these sesame balls with my favorite peanut paste filling<\/strong>, the most popular variant in Malaysian street food stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact:<\/strong> In Malaysia, sesame balls are a common festive treat for Chinese New Year because their round shape symbolizes unity and prosperity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This recipe is part of my Chinese New Year recipe collection<\/strong><\/a> featuring 16 festive dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Recipe Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Syrup method for dough<\/strong>: Dissolving sugar in hot water before adding it to the flour ensures a smooth, pliable dough that won\u2019t crack during wrapping or frying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Proper filling ratio<\/strong>: Each sesame ball uses 13g of peanut paste<\/strong> to balance the crisp exterior with a soft, flavorful interior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Controlled frying<\/strong>: Starting with low heat allows the balls to expand evenly, creating a hollow center<\/strong> that\u2019s light and airy. Increasing heat at the end ensures a golden, crisp exterior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n