King of Sesame Balls

King of Sesame Balls

　　The King of Sesame Balls features sesame seeds that glisten on every grain, its shape like an inflated balloon, with a glossy exterior, thin and translucent skin, and a sweet and delicious taste that makes you fall in love at first sight. There's an art to eating it — you have to gently break a small part of the skin first to let some of the steam escape, otherwise you might accidentally burn your lips. The very outermost layer is extremely crispy, followed by the soft and moist texture of glutinous rice, while a gentle, even, sweet aroma wafts through from time to time.

　　　　Eating it requires finesse, but making it is even more skillful. Premium glutinous rice flour and high-quality powdered sugar are mixed with sesame seeds and a blend of seasonings, then the mixture is placed in a low-heat oil pot to simmer for three to four minutes. At the right stage, it’s transferred to another pot where it’s continuously pressed. During this process, the gas inside the sesame ball expands with the heat. Under the gentle warmth and the pressure from the tools, the "all-rounder" sesame ball smiles and grows bigger right there in the oil pot.