Directions

To Prep the Filling

1. Grind toasted black sesame and mix with sugar and butter until you get a paste. Divide into 8 equal portions, roll into round balls, and place in the freezer for 30 mins to firm up.

To Prepare Fried Crispy Tang Yuan

1. In a mixing bowl, place glutinous flour and make a well. Pour in hot boiling water and let it sit for 10 mins before pouring in the cold water. Mix well with a spatula and continue to knead with your hand until you get a pliable dough.
2. Leave the dough to rest for 10 mins, then divide into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
3. Take a dough ball and place on your palm. Flatten into a disc and place a sesame paste ball in the centre. Wrap the dough around the sesame ball and seal the opening.
4. Flatten each of the rolled balls slightly and keep aside while completing the remaining dough balls.
5. Heat up a non-stick pan with some oil and fry the flattened tang yuan for 3-4 mins on each side until they are slightly brown. Serve warm.