Crispy Fried Sesame Leaves
Let's revisit the taste of childhood with fried sesame leaves, a must-have New Year's snack that’s crispy and crunchy, falling apart with a single bite. They’re so delicious you can't stop eating. With both sweet and savory flavors, the recipe is simple and easy to follow. Just watch it once and you’ll have it down! Prepare some for friends visiting during Chinese New Year, and they’ll be full of praise.
Ingredients
Steps
Mix the dough for both savory and sweet flavors until smooth, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 20 minutes. For the savory dough, you can add spices like five-spice powder, thirteen-spice mix, or Sichuan pepper powder for extra flavor.
Roll out both doughs into large thin sheets (about 2mm thick).
Cut into small pieces of approximately 10x3cm. Stack two pieces together and use a knife to make a 6cm slit in the center.
Fold one end through the slit in the center.
Turn it inside out, and a sesame leaf dough is complete.
Heat sufficient vegetable oil in a fryer to medium-high (about 150-160°C). Place the dough pieces into the oil and fry until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes). Remove the fried sesame leaves and drain off excess oil. For the sweet flavor, you can brush them with honey or syrup for extra taste.