_Sipping my Vietnamese coffee while typing this recipe_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to your new favorite midnight craving – Bánh Rán (Vietnamese Sesame Balls)! Trust me, once you try these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside sweet treats, you’ll be sneaking to your kitchen at 2 AM like I do! 😉
These little balls of heaven are filled with mung bean paste and covered in sesame seeds. Think of them as the Asian equivalent of warm, gooey donuts – but honestly, so much better (sorry, not sorry, Dunkin’!).
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 cup glutinous rice flour
– 1/4 cup regular rice flour
– 1/3 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup warm water
– 1 cup cooked mung beans
– 1/2 cup sesame seeds
– Oil for frying
– A pinch of salt (like the amount your ex had 💁♀️)
Now, let’s get cooking, bestie!
1. First, mix both flours, sugar, and warm water until you get a soft, pliable dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through TikTok, right?).
1. While waiting, mash those cooked mung beans with sugar to taste. Form small balls – about the size of a marble. This is your filling!
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1. Now for the fun part! Take small portions of your dough, flatten them, and wrap them around the mung bean balls. Roll these in sesame seeds until they’re fully covered.
1. Heat oil in a deep pan (medium heat, we’re not trying to start a fire here!). Drop your sesame balls in carefully and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Pro tip: These babies should float to the surface when they’re done. If they don’t, they’re probably just shy – give them a gentle nudge with your spatula.
The result? Perfectly crispy, slightly sweet, and totally addictive midnight snacks that’ll have you wondering why you ever settled for microwave popcorn!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times these have saved me during late-night cravings or surprise visitor situations. Plus, they’re pretty impressive to serve to guests – they’ll think you’re some sort of culinary genius (and I won’t tell if you don’t! 😘).
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how yours turned out! Did you add your own twist? Did you burn the first batch like I did my first time? Share your kitchen adventures with me! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your taste buds dance and your family think you’ve been secretly taking cooking classes!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with these sesame balls and my favorite Netflix show! 💅✨
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