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Vietnamese Sesame Balls

Crispy Vietnamese Sesame Balls to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

These Vietnamese Sesame Balls are crispy, sweet, and chewy delights, perfect for a traditional dessert or snack.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Mung Bean Filling
  • 1 cup split yellow mung beans soaked
  • 2 cups water for soaking and cooking
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar or substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon oil for filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Dough
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 0.5 cup white rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For Coating and Frying
  • 0.5 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 cups oil for frying

Equipment

  • pot
  • Blender
  • Non-Stick Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Deep Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vietnamese Sesame Balls
  1. Begin by soaking your split yellow mung beans in water for 4-6 hours, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  2. In a pot, add the soaked mung beans and cover them with fresh water. Cook on medium heat for 12-15 minutes, or until soft. Drain, then purée with sugar, coconut, oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  3. Transfer the puréed mixture to a non-stick skillet and cook over low heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 6 hours.
  4. In a bowl, mix glutinous flour, white flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes and rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Flatten a portion of dough in your palm, place a mung bean ball in the center, fold the dough over, and seal tightly. Roll and coat in sesame seeds.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan to 365°F to 380°F. Fry balls in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Allow sesame balls to cool for 25 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with tea or coffee.

Notes

Bánh cam are best enjoyed fresh. Store in a covered container for up to 2 days at room temperature.