Are you ready to impress your friends with some delightful treats that are bursting with flavor? Chinese desserts are often a delightful surprise, combining unique ingredients and textures. Let’s explore three irresistible recipes that will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Mango Sticky Rice
Sticky rice con mango from Migusto – Migros
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 30 min Total Time: 1 h 30 min.
This dessert is a tropical dream come true! Imagine sweet, ripe mango slices paired with luscious coconut sticky rice that’s both creamy and chewy. To make this, you’ll first cook glutinous rice until it’s perfectly tender, then mix it with sweetened coconut milk. The magic happens when you layer the mango on top; the bright yellow fruit not only looks stunning but adds a refreshing contrast to the rich rice. This dessert is incredibly popular in summer and is a hit at any gathering, with its vibrant colors and delightful flavors!
Red Bean Paste Mooncakes
Classic Mooncakes with Red Bean Paste from The Woks of Life
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 17 h 30 min Total Time: 17 h 30 min.
Mooncakes are not just for the Mid-Autumn Festival; they can be enjoyed anytime! These round, beautiful pastries have a flaky crust and a sweet, smooth red bean filling that’s simply irresistible. Making mooncakes involves a bit of artistry, as you shape the dough and fill them with the red bean paste, then bake them until golden brown. The combination of the slightly nutty flavor from the red beans and the buttery crust makes each bite a moment to savor. Plus, they’re a great conversation starter, as everyone loves to share their mooncake stories!
Sesame Balls (Jian Dui)
Crispy Sesame Balls – Jian Dui (芝麻球) from WoonHeng
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Creamy peanut butter, glutinous rice flour, maple syrup, white sesame seeds, unsalted peanuts Total Time: 1 hr 15 min.
Red Bean Sesame Balls from Catherine Zhang
Rating: 4. Ingredients: Adzuki beans, glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, white sesame seeds, white sugar Total Time: 2 hr.
Sesame Balls-Jian Dui from China Sichuan Food
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Glutinous rice flour, white sesame seeds, dough, filling, sugar Total Time: 35 min.
Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, sesame balls are a must-try treat! These golden, fried delights are made from glutinous rice flour, which gives them that fantastic chewy texture. They’re filled with sweet red bean paste, then rolled in sesame seeds before frying to a crispy perfection. What makes sesame balls truly special is the delightful contrast of textures; the crisp exterior gives way to a warm, gooey center that’s simply heavenly. They’re often enjoyed during celebrations and are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face!