Step 1

In a bowl mix the glutinous rice flour together with the potato starch.

Step 2

In a saucepan pour the water together with the sugar and place it in a medium-high heat. Leave until it boils and the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Pour the light syrup over the flour mixture and mix. Be careful if you do it with your hands because the water is very hot.

Step 4

Knead to obtain a homogeneous dough.

Step 5

We add the baking powder and knead again until fully integrated.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and start kneading. We must knead until obtain a completely smooth and homogeneous dough. It will take about 10-12 minutes.

Step 7

Remember that you can make rest with the dough if you wish, always covering to prevent it from drying out.

Step 8

The dough should be pleasant to handle and slightly sticky to the touch.

Step 9

Place in a bowl, cover with film and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Step 10

Blend until a homogeneous paste is obtained.

Step 11

Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover with film and set aside until ready to use.

Step 12

Divide into 12 equal portions and make a ball with each piece. Cover with film as you make them.

Step 13

Prepare two bowls, one with cold water and the other with a mixture of black and white sesame.

Step 14

Introduce very quickly a ball of glutinous rice in the water, drain and roll in the sesame.

Step 15

Gently press gently between your hands so that sesame seeds adhere better to the surface. Make a ball again and place it on a plate.

Step 16

Pour the sunflower oil into a medium-high saucepan.

Step 17

Place at medium high heat and leave until it reaches 300ºF.

Step 18

Fry the sesame balls in batches, I recommend you do not add more than 3 each time.

Step 19

Once we have placed the sesame balls in the oil, we must move them to allow them to fry evenly over their entire surface. And keep them from over-roasting on one side.

Step 20

The ideal way to move them is to use some chopsticks, they allow us to handle them with greater care and delicacy.

Step 21

We will observe that they puff up and acquire a beautiful golden color. They'll be ready by then. About 5-6 minutes.

Step 22

Remove with the help of a slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper.

Step 23

Repeat with the rest of the pieces.

Step 24

Serve warm.