Sweet rice balls with black sesame

There is nothing better than enjoying a steaming bowl full of these sweet rice balls together with your family. This is especially true for Chinese New Year.

Difficulty: Hard

Time: 45 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time

Nutrition: Calories ca 480 / Protein 10g / Carbohydr. 96g / Fat 13g

Ingredients (4 servings)

400 g	glutinous rice flour
300 ml	water (hot)
50 ml	water (cold)
60 g	peanuts
30 g	black sesame
25 g	confectioner’s sugar
50 ml	maple syrup
	rice flour for handling dough

Utensils

frying pan, large saucepan, chop sticks, food processor, 2 small bowls, large bowl, cooking spoon, cutting board, knife, ladle

Wine Tip

Gewürztraminer, 2010
This medium-sweet, late harvest wine entices with its fruity and fascinating bouquet. The mixture of rose petal and clove creates a particularly long-lasting aroma.

Step 1

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.

chop sticks, large bowl

400 g glutinous rice flour / 300 ml water (hot) / 50 ml water (cold)

Step 2

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.

frying pan, food processor, small bowl

60 g peanuts / 30 g black sesame / 25 g confectioner’s sugar / 50 ml maple syrup

Step 3

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.

cutting board, knife

Step 4

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.

rice flour for handling dough

Step 5

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.

large saucepan, cooking spoon, ladle