Sticky Rice Balls with Black Sesame Seed Filling

Grind the Black Sesame Seeds.

Grinding the Black Sesame Seeds

D.Schmidt

• 4 Tbsp. black sesame seeds (OR 1 package store-bought prepared black sesame seed paste)
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup brown or white sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup of glutinous rice flour (also called 'sticky rice flour')
• 1/2 can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts or cashews, crushed or ground

If you can find black sesame seed paste at your local Asian food store, by all means use that. If not, it's quite easy to make. First, place black sesame seeds in a coffee grinder. (To remove residual coffee bean dust from your grinder, simply wipe with a clean, dry rag or towel). Grind for about 30 seconds, or until sesame seeds break down into a thick and glossy powder.

• Grind the Black Sesame Seeds.
• Making the Black Sesame Seed Paste.
• Measure Flour.
• Stir in the Coconut Milk to Form a Dough.
• Roll the Dough into Balls.
• Fill with Black Sesame Seed Paste
• Close the Dough over the Paste.
• Boil the Sticky Rice Balls.
• Roll the Sticky Rice Balls in Crushed Nuts
• Enjoy Your Sticky Rice Balls!