Description
A delicious and crunchy sesame-seed coated glutinous rice ball filled with sweet ube halaya (purple yam jam). These Ube Buchi bites are perfect for snacks, desserts, or as a treat for gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Syrup:
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- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Dough:
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- 3 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 1/4 cups sesame seeds
For the Filling:
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- 1/2 cup ube halaya
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, bring 1 ¼ cups of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, add 3 cups of glutinous rice flour. Make a well in the center. Slowly pour in half of the hot sugar-water mixture, stirring until the dough is wet but not too sticky. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Form the Balls: Scoop out 1-ounce portions of the dough and roll into smooth balls, free of cracks. Cover with cling film while you work.
- Add the Filling: Using your thumb, make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball. Scoop ¼ teaspoon of ube halaya into the indentation. Pinch the dough to seal the filling, and roll again to form a smooth ball.
- Coat with Sesame Seeds: Dip each dough ball in water, then roll it in sesame seeds until fully coated.
- Fry the Balls: Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 325°F (160°C). Fry the dough balls for 5-7 minutes, moving them occasionally to prevent overcooking, until they are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the fried balls to a wire rack to cool and drain excess oil. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the dough is wet but not overly sticky to prevent cracking during frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature to avoid undercooking or burning the Buchi balls.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
