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What is Crispy Sesame balls – Jian Dui?
Jian dui or also known as zhi ma qiu are crispy and chewy Chinese sesame balls that are fried. They are not only delicious but also have great meaning behind them. The way they inflate during cooking signifies prosperity. The balls rise up in the hot oil, and so this dish is often made to wish a person good luck. You’ll find sesame balls at Lunar New Year celebrations or at weddings to share happiness. Deep-frying brings out the seeds’ aroma and crunch. And glutinous (aka sweet) rice flour yields a soft, squidgy texture—plus, it’s gluten-free.
Sesame balls come in different sizes, with or without fillings. Common fillings include mung bean, red bean, peanuts, and sesame paste. Although you may have seen these at dim sum restaurants or specialty snack stores, you can definitely recreate these at home.
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Oh dear. What are these filled with?
See above <3
Hi
for some reason I can’t send pictures here?
But my favourite food from China is 酸菜魚(Boiled Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens), it’s spicy… sour… I like it’s numbness and it TASTE SO GOOD WITH RICE! The fish is so tender too… but umm you wouldn’t like to eat the peppercorns🥲…
whoever invented this is a genius ✨