Sesame Balls

Sesame Balls

craftstocrumbs.com

Sesame balls with taro and coconut filling, perfect for parties—crunchy on the outside, chewy inside. Easy tweak of mom's recipe for a hit at gatherings.

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Dutch oven
  • Steamer basket
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plate
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spoon
  • Fork
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Peeler
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) bag glutinous rice flour
  • 2 Tablespoons rice flour
  • 3 Tablespoons coconut milk powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cup room temperature water (plus more if needed)
  • ½ lb taro, peeled, sliced and steamed (about 25-30 minutes, fork tender like potato)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup coconut flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Purple food coloring if desired
  • ½ cup sesame seeds (plus more if needed)
  • ¼ cup (if needed)
  • Oil for frying

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