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...]
Foodie Friday First: Beignet
May 22, 2015 2 Comments
Ooh la la! I finally ate my first... Beignet: a French doughnut (French-American writer, Evelyne Holingue: This post is for you!) This deep-fried doughnut isn't like the typical American version. It's not spherical and doesn't have a hole in the middle. Instead, it's square-shaped and has a dusting of powdered sugar on top. People often eat it for breakfast, but I ate mine as a dessert. It's very sweet and hits the spot after a meal, especially when it's piping hot from the fryer! I've … [Read more...]
