How to Make Crispy and Delicious Sesame Crackers (Cracked Sesame Cakes)

How to make Crispy Sesame Balls

• 1

  Mix the dry ingredients

  Add to a bowl 116g of all-purpose flour, 1 packet of vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of rice flour, and 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour. Mix well until the mixture is fully combined.

  

  
• 2

  Beat the eggs

  In a new bowl, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 28ml of water, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 40g of white sesame seeds. Use a whisk to mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  

  
• 3

  Mix the batter

  Gradually add the dry mixture into the egg bowl, mixing well until the mixture forms a smooth and elastic dough.

  Next, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  Tip: If the dough is dry, you can add a little cooking oil. Avoid mixing a dry batter, as the fried balls will not be fluffy.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Shaping

  First, divide the dough into 4 equal parts, then roll them into cylindrical shapes about the length of a hand.

  Next, cut each piece of dough into 4 small dough balls. Lightly press the dough to flatten it slightly, then fold the inner part of the dough outwards and pinch it together to form a round ball.

  After that, coat it evenly with a layer of white sesame seeds. Then, roll the dough again to make it really round.

  Tip:

  • To prevent the dough from drying out, remember to cover the remaining dough parts tightly when they are not in use!
  • To have the dough puff up nicely when frying, don’t roll the dough too tightly!

  

  

  

  
• 5

  Frying the cake

  Put a pan of oil on the stove and heat on medium fire until the oil is slightly warm.

  Then, add the cake to fry on a low-medium fire for about 2 minutes until the cake cracks.

  When you see the cake crack, increase the heat to medium-high and continue frying until the outer layer is golden brown.

  Note:

  • When adding the cake, the oil should not be boiling as it will cause the sesame coating on the outside of the cake to fall off.
  • To check if the oil is hot enough, you can dip the end of a chopstick into the pan; if the oil bubbles slightly, it is ready.

  

  
• 6

  Final product

  The freshly fried cake has a fragrant smell similar to sesame cakes, with a crispy and airy outer layer, and a soft, nutty, sweet, and rich inside, super delicious and attractive.