How to make it

  • Mix butter and sugar until well blended.
  • Gradually add the whisked egg and water to the mixture.Mix well.
  • Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  • Add flour and sesame seeds to the butter mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly until the dough is well formed.
  • Roll out the dough into a long cylinder and cut into 20 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a ball.Dampen slightly with whisked egg + water mixture,then roll in sesame seeds to coat.Put aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a pan for deep frying.
  • Add sesame balls in batches over medium heat,turning occasionaly.
  • Fry until the balls turn light goden brown.
  • Remove from oil and drain on absorbent kitchen paper.Allow to cool and serve at room temperature.
  • OPTIONAL:When making balls,you may cut in on one side of the sesame balls a cross incision 1/4 deep with a sharp knife to dictate the
  • cracking of the sesame balls during frying.

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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    wow great recipe thanks bunches high5
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    " It was excellent "
    annieamie ate it and said...
    Ohhhhh thank you for the recipe! I used to go down to China Town to buy these and thanks to you, I can make them for myself! Thank you!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    peetabear ate it and said...
    I love sesame seeds and these sound great...
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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    I have never trid this one. They sure sound delicious! Love the name!
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    " It was excellent "
    greekgirrrl ate it and said...
    This is a SUPER recipe!! Thanks Ambus..Helene
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    " It was excellent "
    elgab89 ate it and said...
    Mmmmm- sesame seeds and butter! Winner combo!
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    " It was excellent "
    angieaugusta ate it and said...
    sounds great.thx ambus
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