Hong Kong / Desserts

Black sesame sweet dumplings

Name: Black sesame sweet dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Hong Kong
Ingredients: 180 g glutinous rice flour; 140 ml warm water, added gradually; 40 g ground toasted black sesame; 30 g sugar; 20 g butter; 700 ml water for serving syrup; 40 g brown sugar

A home-cooking adaptation of black sesame sweet dumplings, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep30 min

Cook15 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Mix sesame with sugar and softened butter, roll into 16 small balls and chill until firm.
Mix rice flour with warm water gradually into a soft dough; divide into 16 portions.
Wrap each filling ball completely in dough and seal. Boil gently until floating, then cook three more minutes.
Dissolve brown sugar in serving water, bring to a simmer and serve dumplings in syrup.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates. Sticky dumplings require thorough chewing and may be unsuitable for people with swallowing difficulties.

Allergen notes

Sesame, milk. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 325 kcal
Protein: 5.0 g
Carbs: 55.8 g
Fat: 9.4 g
Fibre: 1.8 g
Total sugar: 17.6 g
Sodium: 4 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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