_Sips Vietnamese coffee while typing_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to your new favorite midnight craving – Bánh Rán (Vietnamese Sweet Sesame Balls). Trust me, once you try these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside golden beauties, you’ll be sliding into your kitchen at 2 AM like nobody’s business!
These little balls of happiness are basically the Vietnamese version of donuts, but way more interesting (sorry, not sorry, regular donuts!). They’re filled with sweet mung bean paste and coated in nutty sesame seeds that’ll make your taste buds do the cha-cha.
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
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
– Oil for deep frying
– A pinch of salt (like the amount your ex gave to the relationship 💅)
Now, honey, here’s what you’re gonna do:
1. Mix both flours, sugar, and that tiny pinch of salt in a bowl.
2. Slowly add warm water while kneading until you get a smooth, non-sticky dough. If it’s too dry, add water teaspoon by teaspoon. We want it perfect, just like your Instagram feed!
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1. Roll your dough into small balls (about golf ball size).
2. Make a hole in each ball, stuff with mung bean paste, and seal it up like it’s holding your deepest secrets.
3. Roll these babies in water, then coat them in sesame seeds.
4. Heat oil to 350°F (medium heat) and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Pro tip: These need to be eaten warm! The contrast between the crispy exterior and chewy interior is absolutely everything!
The best part? You can make these ahead and reheat them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds when those midnight cravings hit. Because let’s be real, who has the patience to cook when they’re hungry at midnight?
Y’all, I cannot stress enough how addictive these are. My grandmother used to make these for me, and now I’m sharing her recipe with you (with her permission, of course – I’m not trying to start any family drama! 😂).
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Until next time, keep cooking and stay sassy! 💋
P.S. If your kitchen smells like a Vietnamese bakery and your family members start mysteriously appearing in the kitchen at midnight, don’t say I didn’t warn you! 😘
