Red bean sesame balls

Sesame balls, also known as Jian Dui (煎堆) or Ma Tuan (麻团) in Chinese, are a popular and traditional Chinese dessert.

Sesame seed balls is a favorite Chinese dessert. It's a dough of balls with red bean paste filling coated, with sesame seeds and deep fried.

Chinese fried Sesame Balls are a popular dim sum item. Try our authentic, extensively tested recipe, and make them with either lotus or red bean paste.

If you've never had Sesame Balls before, you're in for a treat. They're crisp and chewy all at once with a sweetened red bean filling — you won't be able to stop at just one.

Just with a small batch you can make 20 sesame balls. Enjoy the chewy crunchy texture that is combined with the soft and sweet red bean paste.

One of my favourite Asian treats are these amazing fried Sesame Balls filled with deliciously sweet Red Bean Paste that you find in the little bakeries in China Town. I can't go anywhere near China Town without picking up one of these babies, but I never thought of making my own at home. My mum recently bought me a packet of sweet red bean paste, and I've been thinking of ways to use it! I'm planning on making some steamed buns later on this weekend (Pete's absolute favourite thing ever) but…

Jian Dui or Sesame Seed Balls are a dimsum favorite. These are filled with red bean paste and deep fried to a golden perfection.

Sesame balls, also known as Jian Dui (煎堆) or Ma Tuan (麻团) in Chinese, are a traditional Chinese dessert.

Make these Air Fryer Chinese Sesame Balls this Lunar New Year, featuring crispy golden exterior, chewy mochi-like dough, and a sweet filling!