Red Tea Room Crispy Cookies Sesame Ball (Jian Dui)
Crispy Cookies Sesame Ball, also known as Jian Dui, are a classic Chinese dessert traditionally served during Lunar New Year. The crisp, chewy pastries are made with glutinous rice flour filled with sweet red bean paste. Deep-frying brings out the seeds’ aroma and crunch. Many people often purchase fried sesame balls as a special treat.
Eating these pastries during Lunar New Year is considered good luck. They are not only delicious but also have great meaning behind them. The way they inflate during cooking signifies prosperity, and so this dish is often made to wish a person good luck. You’ll find sesame balls at Lunar New Year celebrations or at weddings to share happiness.
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