Low Fat Sesame Balls
Indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of Low Fat Sesame Balls, a lightened-up twist on the traditional Asian dessert. Made with sweet glutinous rice flour, these bite-sized delights feature a delicate almond filling and a crunchy sesame seed coating, all baked to golden perfection instead of fried. This healthier alternative delivers the same chewy texture and nutty flavor you love, with a fraction of the oil. Requiring just 20 minutes of prep time, these sesame balls are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising on nutrition. Serve them as a crowd-pleasing snack, an elegant tea-time treat, or a light dessert that pairs wonderfully with green tea. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly delicious, these sesame balls will quickly become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Sweet glutinous rice flour
- 180 ml Boiling water
- 50 grams Sugar
- 50 grams Ground almonds
- 100 grams Sesame seeds
- 0 Canola oil cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet glutinous rice flour with sugar. Gradually pour in the boiling water, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a dough begins to form.
Step 2
Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough is sticky, lightly dust it with additional rice flour.
Step 3
Divide the dough into 20 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball about 1 inch in diameter.
Step 4
Using your thumb, create an indentation in each ball and place about 1/4 teaspoon of ground almonds in the center. Carefully pinch the dough to seal and roll it back into a smooth ball.
Step 5
Place the sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Roll each filled dough ball in the sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere as many seeds as possible.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly mist with canola oil cooking spray.
Step 7
Place the sesame balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Lightly spray the top of each sesame ball with the canola oil cooking spray to help them crisp up.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the sesame seeds are golden brown and crisp, rotating the pan halfway through for even baking.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow the sesame balls to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (580.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1851.0 |
| Total Fat 95.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 25.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 58.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 234.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.6g | |
| Protein 43.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 212.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 793.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories