_Sips Vietnamese coffee while typing_
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 treats, you’ll be sneaking to your kitchen at 2 AM like I do! 😉
As someone who’s perfected this recipe through countless late-night cooking sessions (and maybe a few failed attempts), I can promise you these sweet little balls of happiness are totally worth staying up for. Plus, they’re way better than those boring microwave snacks you’ve been munching on!
What You’ll Need:
– 1 cup glutinous rice flour
– 1/4 cup regular rice flour
– 1/3 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup warm water
– 1/2 cup mung bean paste
– 1/2 cup sesame seeds
– Vegetable oil for frying
Now, honey, let me walk you through this…
First, mix both flours and sugar in a bowl (don’t worry about being too precise – we’re not baking a wedding cake here!). Gradually add warm water while kneading until you get a smooth, non-sticky dough. If it’s too sticky, add a bit more glutinous rice flour. If it’s too dry, sprinkle some water – you know, like how we adjust our skincare routine depending on the day!
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Now, form the dough into small balls (about golf ball size), make a thumb indent, and stuff with mung bean paste. Roll them in sesame seeds until they’re fully coated – think of it as giving them a fancy little outfit!
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (or drop a small piece of dough – if it floats with bubbles, you’re good to go!). Fry these babies until they’re golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. They’ll float to the top when they’re ready – like your spirits after trying this recipe!
Let them cool slightly – I know it’s hard to wait, but we don’t want any burnt tongues here! The outside should be perfectly crispy, and the inside warm and chewy with that sweet mung bean surprise.
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times these have saved me during those late-night cravings. They’re literally like little pieces of heaven, and the best part? You can make a batch and store them for later (if they last that long – no judgment here! 😘).
Don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more amazing Vietnamese recipes and kitchen adventures! Drop a comment below and let me know how yours turned out – did you add your own twist? Did you eat them all in one sitting (been there!)? I love hearing from my kitchen companions!
XOXO,
Your midnight snack guru 👩🍳✨
P.S. If your kitchen looks like a flour bomb exploded afterward, just clean it tomorrow. Some things can wait! 😉
