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Sesame Balls

Sesame Balls

Jian dui - crackling fried dough balls coated in sesame seeds, hiding a sweet filling inside, a dim sum dessert cart favorite.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Cantonese, Dim Sum, Fried
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 268kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 2 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 3 tbsp allulose or preferred keto sweetener
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil plus more for frying
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond butter sweetened with 2 tbsp allulose, for the filling
  • 1 cup sesame seeds for coating

Instructions

  • Combine almond flour, psyllium husk, and allulose in a bowl. Add boiling water and avocado oil, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Sweeten the almond butter with allulose to make the filling.
  • Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a small disc, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and pinch closed into a ball, sealing well.
  • Roll each ball in sesame seeds, pressing gently so they adhere all over.
  • Heat 2 inches of avocado oil in a pot to 325F (165C). Fry the balls in batches, turning often, for 6-8 minutes, until deep golden and the dough puffs slightly.
  • Drain on a rack and cool briefly before serving.

Notes

Chef's Tip: Frying at a slightly lower temperature and turning constantly is what lets the dough puff evenly without the sesame coating burning before the inside cooks through. Keto Swaps: an almond flour and psyllium dough replaces the traditional glutinous rice flour, and sweetened almond butter replaces red bean paste.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 3g
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