Tapioca Sesame Balls Recipe

Name: Tapioca Sesame Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Skin; 400 g tapioca; 25 g glutinous-rice flour; 25 g wheat starch; 25 g shortening; 30 g caster sugar; 40 ml water; sesame, sufficient to coat; Filling; 1 cup grated coconut (this is about half coconut); 70 g palm sugar (sliced); 2 tablespoons white sugar; 50 ml water; 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

Skin
400 g tapioca
25 g glutinous-rice flour
25 g wheat starch
25 g shortening
30 g caster sugar
40 ml water
sesame, sufficient to coat
Filling
1 cup grated coconut (this is about half coconut)
70 g palm sugar (sliced)
2 tablespoons white sugar
50 ml water
2 tablespoons oil

1
For filling, heat up wok with oil, melt white sugar.
2
Wait until brown and add palm sugar, coconut and water.
3
Stir until fragrant and put aside.
4
For skin, Peel and cut tapioca into very small cubes.
5
Steam until soft for 30 minutes or more.
6
Mash to become paste (this is a bit difficult so you have to be patient).
7
Knead all ingredients together into a smooth dough.
8
If too sticky add some wheat starch+glutionous flour, if too dry add some water.
9
Divide into 15 small balls.
10
Press one ball flat and wrap in filling, make into round shape (this is also not easy).
11
Sprinkle ball with some water and coat with sesame.
12
Heat up oil and deep fry until golden brown.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Skin, 400 g tapioca, 25 g glutinous-rice flour, 25 g wheat starch, and more.

Yes, Tapioca Sesame Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tapioca Sesame Balls

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