Zhixiang pumpkin balls

By JohnathanWeimann

Zhixiang pumpkin balls
A few days ago, my colleague gave me a very big pumpkin. I saw that there were freshly fried pumpkin balls on the market (the oily ones cost 8 yuan a catty), so I made some myself. I made more than 80 pumpkin cakes for the rest. I gave them to 3 friends respectively

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Steps for Zhixiang pumpkin balls

  • Make  step 0
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    This is the big pumpkin given by my colleague.
  • Make  step 1
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    Peel and wash the pumpkin, cut it into small pieces and steam it (fill the upper and lower layers of the steamer fully).
  • Make  step 2
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    Press the steamed pumpkin into a paste and add appropriate amount of glutinous rice flour and a little sugar.
  • Make  step 3
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    Knead into a soft dough.
  • Make  step 4
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    Rub into a moderately sized ball and evenly wrap it in peeled white sesame seeds.
  • Make  step 5
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    Made pumpkin balls.
  • Make  step 6
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    Pour the right amount of oil into the pan, and pour the pumpkin balls when it is 40% hot.
  • Make  step 7
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    Stir fry continuously on medium to medium heat.
  • Make  step 8
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    Keep stirring.
  • Make  step 9
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    until golden on the outside.
  • Make  step 10
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    (Be sure to pay attention to the heat and stir fry constantly).
  • Zhixiang pumpkin balls Make Tips

    Using peeled white sesame seeds tastes better. Pay close attention to the heat and stir constantly to ensure the pumpkin balls are heated evenly.

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