Black Sesame, Walnut & Red Date Balls 黑芝麻核桃红枣丸

Ingredients

210g roasted black sesame seeds

130g red dates (pitted)

170g walnuts

40g maltose

Water (as needed)

50g brown sugar

Directions

1 Roast the walnuts

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Roast the fresh walnuts for 10 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the oven, rub off the skins if desired, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.

2 Prepare the black sesame seeds

Rinse the black sesame seeds. Toast them in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and fully dried. Set aside.

3 Prepare the red dates

Use pitted red dates. Cut them into small diced pieces and set aside.

4 Cook the sugar syrup

In a non-stick pan, combine brown sugar, maltose, and a small amount of water. Heat over medium heat and cook until the syrup forms large bubbles and thickens.

5 Combine the ingredients

Add the black sesame seeds, chopped walnuts, and diced red dates into the syrup. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.

6 Shape the balls

Let the mixture cool slightly until it is safe to handle. Wear gloves and roll the mixture into small round balls.

7 Finish and store

Allow them to cool completely. Store in an airtight container or wrap them individually if desired.

Notes

To purchase ingredients:

Rosted Black Sesame Seeds: https://amzn.to/4bHHJCw

Jujube Dates: https://amzn.to/3P5HtVi

Walnuts: https://amzn.to/3Nnag7h

Maltose: https://amzn.to/4148cnK

Dark Brown Sugar: https://amzn.to/40uXYww