Foodie Friday First: Mochi Sesame Ball

Mochi sesame ball: a sesame ball made mochi-like You would think this would be a big hit with me. I've blogged before about how I enjoy both mochi and sesame balls. I picked up this treat at the local bakery, but it didn't pass with flying colors. The big disappointment was the texture of the mochi. It didn't have the chewy consistency. Instead, it was harder and drier. I'm also used to the bright pop of white sesame seeds, and it didn't deliver on that either. Verdict: A thumbs-down … [Read more...]

Foodie Friday: Sesame Ball

Sesame ball: fried pastry coated with sesame seeds The jin deui is a type of Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour that’s shaped into a little sphere. It’s often found in dim sum eateries. Although it’s puffed up, the inside area of the ball is quite hollow, except for a smattering of sweetness. The filling is usually either lotus paste or sweet black bean. Cooking sesame balls requires intense concentration because you need to constantly turn the pastries to ensure the proper … [Read more...]