Chocolate Sesame Balls
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 12 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 252
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 34
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 11
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 59
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
Flavorless oil, for frying
2 cups glutinous rice flour, plus up to 1/3 cup more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
About 3 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread, I like Nutella
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer- Fit a large heavy pot with a deep-fry thermometer. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
- Place the rice flour and baking powder in a large heatproof bowl, then whisk to combine and set aside. Combine the brown sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring so that the sugar dissolves. Remove it from the heat and stir it into the rice flour to form a thick, sticky, doughy batter. Let it cool slightly, for about 5 minutes, then turn it onto a surface liberally dusted with rice flour. Knead it, adding more flour as needed, until it is just smooth enough to handle (this may take quite a bit more flour, up to 1/3 cup), for about 2 minutes. It should still be slightly sticky. Divide it into 12 balls and cover them with plastic wrap.
- Place the sesame seeds in a small bowl or on a plate. To shape, flatten each ball slightly with your thumb, add about 3/4 teaspoon chocolate hazelnut spread and then gather up the sides and pinch to seal shut. Roll it in the sesame seeds to coat it all over, brushing with a bit of water if it's too dry for the seeds to stick.
- Fry the balls in batches until they're browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Let cool slightly and serve. These are best enjoyed immediately.