Small sesame rice dumplings are a traditional Chinese food made from glutinous rice flour and sesame paste. The dumplings are small and round, filled with a savory sesame paste and then steamed or boiled until cooked. This savory snack is often served as part of a larger meal, but can also be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients Needed to Make Small Sesame Rice Dumplings
To make small sesame rice dumplings, you will need:
Glutinous rice flour
Sesame paste
Salt
Water
Oil
Instructions for Making Small Sesame Rice Dumplings
Mix together the glutinous rice flour, sesame paste and salt in a bowl.
Slowly add water to the mixture and stir to combine. The dough should not be too sticky or too dry.
Roll the dough into small balls and then flatten them into discs.
Place a teaspoon of sesame paste in the center of each disc and fold the edges up to form a dumpling.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Add the dumplings to the pan and cook until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Serve the small sesame rice dumplings hot.
Tips for Making Delicious Small Sesame Rice Dumplings
Be sure to use glutinous rice flour, not regular rice flour, to make the dough.
The sesame paste can be store-bought or homemade. You can also use tahini or peanut butter as a substitute.
Make sure to cook the dumplings until they are golden and crisp on the outside.
Serve the dumplings hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.
