Sesame ball (Jian dui / 麻团 /煎堆 / 芝麻球) is a well-known fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour.

Salted egg sesame ball is undeniably savory and creamy with a nice chewy crunch. The winning quality here is the molten lava filling.

Sesame ball is deep-fried until its crust becomes crispy, golden and chewy. The toasted black sesame filling is nutty, sweet, and savory.

Learn how to make authentic sesame balls that are oh so scrumptious and are easier to make than you might think!

Chinese Sesame Balls (Jian Dui) made of glutinous rice flour and filled with anko (sweet red bean paste), coated with sesame seeds.

A detailed video tutorial and a lot of tips and tricks to help you make the best sesame ball (with caramel coating).

“Jian Dui” or Fried Glutinous Rice Balls Coated with sesame seeds

Delightful gluten free and vegan Deep Fried Glutinous Rice Balls, easily made at home with just a few ingredients.