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Jin deui

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ A dish from China

Jin deui, a dish from China
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Jiandui or sesame balls are a type of fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour. The pastry is coated with sesame seeds on the outside and is crisp and chewy after immediately being cooked.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsglutinous rice flour, sesame seeds, sweet bean or lotus paste, sugar
πŸ”₯Cooking methoddeep-fried
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, crisp outside, chewy inside
πŸ•’When it’s eatensnack or dessert pastry

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Jin deui come from?
Jin deui is a dish that originated in China.
What is Jin deui?
Jiandui or sesame balls are a type of fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour. The pastry is coated with sesame seeds on the outside and is crisp and chewy after immediately being cooked.