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Buchi

Buchi are sesame-coated glutinous rice balls with a sweet red bean paste center.

20 minutes · Serves 20

Ingredients for Buchi

  • 3 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 250 ml boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups or more red bean paste
  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • Oil, for deep-frying

How to cook Buchi

  1. 1.Dissolve sugar in boiling water, then cool for 15 minutes.
  2. 2.Mix in glutinous rice flour and knead gently until a workable dough forms. Divide into 20 to 24 balls.
  3. 3.Flatten each ball, add 1 tablespoon red bean paste, seal into a ball, and roll in sesame seeds.
  4. 4.Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok over medium heat.
  5. 5.Deep-fry Buchi until golden brown and puffed.
  6. 6.Drain with a slotted spoon on paper towels; cool slightly before serving.
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