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Pumpkin Sesame Mochi Balls (In The Air Fryer)


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A twist on the dim sum classic, fried sesame mochi balls, filled with sweetened pumpkin paste.

Cook time19 minutes

Ingredients

Pumpkin Filling

Mochi

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium pan over low heat, add pumpkin puree, corn starch, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice and heat until thickened paste. Remove from heat and cool.

  2. 2

    In large mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar. Slowly pour in water and mix until dough is formed. Add a tablespoon of extra water, one at a time, as needed if dough is dry. Knead for a few mins until smooth.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough into 6 even portions and roll each portion into round ball. Flatten the dough ball until 1/4 inch thin and add pumpkin paste in the middle then seal the edges and roll the dough into a ball. Quickly dip ball in water then roll in sesame seeds to coat all over.

  4. 4

    Preheat air fryer to 200F. Add sesame balls but do not overcrowd and cook in batches if needed. Cook for 12-14 mins and flip halfway. Turn up air fryer to 350F and cook for another 3-5 mins until golden brown. Serve warm and eat immediately.