Gan Kun Big Sesame Ball

Flavor: Sweet; Technique: Deep-frying; Time: Half an hour; Difficulty: Moderate.

Detailed Cooking Steps for Gan Kun Big Sesame Ball

First, mix 725g of glutinous rice flour with water until smooth. Add water in two portions, ensuring the dough is smooth and not too soft. Avoid adding excess water to prevent the dough from becoming too soft due to weather conditions.

Prepare a pot of boiling water before kneading the dough. Once the dough is ready, and the water is boiling, cook the dough in the pot.

After kneading the dough, cook it in boiling water by forming balls of approximately 50g each. Cook until the balls float, which usually takes 5 to 8 minutes.

Next, mix the remaining ingredients – glutinous rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and vanilla extract – together for about 10 minutes. (While the dough is cooking, combine all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well mixed.)

Sprinkle some glutinous rice flour on the table to prevent sticking. Transfer the dough that has been mixed for 10 minutes onto the table, shape it into a long strip, and cut into 300g pieces.

Adjust the size of the pieces by cutting off or adding more dough. Wet the surface of the dough, roll it in sesame seeds, shape it, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

In summer, refrigerate, and in winter, store at room temperature. When ready to eat, remove the plastic wrap and soften in the microwave. The next step is deep-frying.

Let the dough rest for a while and ensure cleanliness. Then, start frying with a small amount of soybean oil at around 150 degrees Celsius.

After frying, flip the balls and wait for them to expand. Continuously flip them while maintaining low heat. The oil temperature should not be too low to prevent breaking or too high to avoid burning.

During frying, avoid pressing or overcooking. The sesame balls should be ready in a few minutes. It’s recommended to watch a video on frying sesame balls for a better understanding of the process.

Keep rolling, flipping, and adding oil in a continuous cycle to make the sesame balls larger, thinner, crispier, and more delicious!

After frying, let the sesame balls sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the thin, crispy, and delicious sesame balls!