Bánh Cam - Vietnamese Sesame Balls

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:32:10 GMT

Step 1

- Rinse the mung beans until water runs clear then soak for at least 6 hours or overnight with warm water. Be sure water is at least an inch over the beans

Step 2

- After 6 hours, rinse, then drain beans

Step 3

- Add to a large steamer and steam for 45 minutes

Step 4

- Check for doneness by squeezing it between your fingers, it should mash up easily

Step 5

Let cool for 10 minutes

Step 6

Add to a food processor and processed into a creamy consistency then add to a large mixing bowl

Step 7

While the mung beans is still warm, add the following ingredients:

Step 8

* 1 1/4 cup Sugar

Step 9

* 1/2 tsp Salt

Step 10

* 2 tsp Vanilla extract

Step 11

* 1 cup coconut flakes sweetened\unsweetened

Step 12

Mix well, roll into round balls then set aside

Step 13

In medium size pot add:

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* 3 1/2 cup water

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* 2 1/2 cup sugar, bring to a boil

Step 16

* 4 Tbsp Vegetable oil

Step 17

* Stir well, remove from heat

Step 18

* Add 1 cup instant mashed potatoes or you can use fresh potato (mashed), stir well

Step 19

* Add 4 tsp Vanilla Extract, stir

Step 20

Let liquid cool for about 10 minutes

Step 21

In another large mixing bowl add:

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2 bags (16 oz) Glutinous Rice Flour

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6 Tbsp Rice Flour

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4 tsp Baking Powder

Step 25

Stir until well combined

Step 26

Slowly add in the warm liquid mixture to dough mix in batches

Step 27

Knead until dough is smooth and soft

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If dough feels dry after throughly mixed, add a few more drops of water and knead

Step 29

Cover, let dough rest for 15 minutes

Step 30

Add a whole bag of white Sesame Seeds to a large mixing bowl

Step 31

Add some oil to a small bowl to use on hands so dough doesn’t stick. If using gloves no need for oil

Step 32

Prepare a large baking tray fully covered with Saran Wrap to place the Bánh Cam on

Step 33

Spread oil onto both hands, grab some dough, roll into a ball, flatten dough into a disc shape then add the mung bean filling, closed dough securely. If you feel there is air, squeeze the ball tight to get the air out. Air in the sesame balls while frying could result in it popping or exploding

Step 34

Roll the sesame balls into bowl of sesame seeds, with both hands gently press the sesame seeds into the dough then smooth it out. (Pressing\squeezing the sesame seeds into the dough ensure it doesn’t fall out while frying)

Step 35

Repeat until all dough are used up. If you have extra dough you can make into any shapes you like without the filling

Step 36

Heat a medium size nonstick pot with Vegetables oil about 3 inches of oil in pot

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Wait until temp reaches 350F

Step 38

Slowly add the Bánh Cam into the oil, quickly use a chopsticks to constantly move it around. Continue frying until golden brown.

Step 39

Enjoy!

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