Recipes Chinese Sesame Doughnuts Be the first to rate & review! 0 Photos These crunchy, deep-fried sesame balls are one of my favorite treats during the Chinese New Year. In Cantonese, it means 'laughing dates' because these sesame balls crack open like a laughing mouth. They carry the meaning of bringing lots of laughter and happiness to your family. They are very easy to make, crunchy, and aromatic. Cool before storing them in dry, air-tight containers. Recipe by siulinskitchen Published on June 18, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 4 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 29 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup white sugar 5 tablespoons hot water 1 egg 2 cups cake flour 2 tablespoons cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup raw sesame seeds, or as needed vegetable oil for deep frying Directions Mix sugar and water together in a small bowl until melted. Let cool, at least 15 minutes. Add egg; mix until combined. Combine 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Mix in sugar-egg mixture and 2 tablespoons oil with a wooden spoon. Knead by hand until dough sticks together, adding 1 teaspoon water at a time if too dry. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; let rest for 30 minutes. Unwrap dough and place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out into long tubes. Cut tubes into small pieces and roll pieces into balls about 1/2-inch wide. Spray balls lightly with water. Place sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Dip dough balls into the sesame seeds and roll to press in the seeds. Heat deep-frying oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add dough balls; reduce heat to low. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cook's Notes: Pastry flour may be substituted for the cake flour. Using cake or pastry flour instead of all-purpose flour helps forms the cracks and the texture of the doughnuts. Deep-frying on low heat helps cook the inside thoroughly and form the crunchy texture on the outside without burning the outside. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 209 Calories 9g Fat 30g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 209 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 100mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 9g Protein 4g Calcium 87mg 7% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 61mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved