Sesame Balls

Chewy fried glutinous rice spheres coated in sesame seeds and filled with lotus paste or red bean—a dim sum classic.

Ingredients

• 1 kg whole duck
• 400g glutinous rice
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp star anise
• 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 bean sprouts, chopped
• a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
• a generous spoonful of soy sauce
• 500ml water
• 1/2 tsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with toasted sesame oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the egg noodles and chili oil until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, blend the toasted sesame seeds with the pork stock until smooth and well incorporated.

4. 4

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 10 mins.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

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