Delightful Buchi Recipe - Sweet Filipino Sesame Balls

Buchi is a popular Filipino snack made from glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet mung bean paste. These deep-fried sesame balls are deliciously crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are often served as a dessert or snack and are perfect when paired with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Follow this easy recipe to make your own homemade buchi and indulge in these delightful treats.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups glutinous rice flour
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sweet mung bean paste
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1 cup cooking oil, for deep frying
• ½ cup brown sugar, for coating

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water. Mix well until a smooth dough is formed.
2. Divide the dough into small portions, about the size of a ping pong ball.
3. Flatten each dough portion using your palms and place a teaspoon of sweet mung bean paste in the center.
4. Gently fold and seal the dough, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
5. Roll the filled dough balls in sesame seeds, making sure they are coated evenly.
6. Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat.
7. Carefully drop the buchi into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
8. Once cooked, remove the buchi from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9. To add a sweet coating, roll the buchi in brown sugar while still hot.
10. Serve the buchi warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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