Glutinous Rice Balls with Sesame

Glutinous Rice Balls with Sesame

　　In the past when resources were scarce, there was no such thing as buying New Year goods—every family made their own festive treats.

　　Ingredients: Glutinous rice, red bean paste, red dates, sesame

　　Directions: 1. Soak the glutinous rice in water for three to four hours, drain, and steam in a steamer basket over high heat.

　　2. Once steamed, let the glutinous rice cool until it’s no longer too hot to handle, then wrap it in a damp steamer cloth and pound it with a rolling pin until the individual grains are no longer visible.

　　3. Divide the glutinous rice dough into small portions and wrap them around red bean paste filling. Since the glutinous rice is quite sticky, use a damp steamer cloth or plastic wrap on your hands while wrapping.

　　4. Roll the balls in sesame seeds, plate, and serve as is, or fry them for a crispier version. Fried glutinous rice balls with sesame are golden in color, sweet, fragrant, and delightfully chewy.

　　Source: Official website of the Wuning County Committee and County Government