How To Make Chinese Sesame Twist 炸麻叶 | A Must-Try Chinese New Year Snack
Sesame dough twisted into shapes and deep-fried until crispy
Chinese Sesame Twist 炸麻叶 | Chinese New Year Food Recipes
If you're looking for Chinese New Year snacks, look no further. Today we will learn how to make Chinese Sesame Twist 炸麻叶. This traditional snack, beloved by many, combines the perfect blend of crunchy texture and nutty flavor. It’s not just a treat for your taste buds; it’s steeped in culture and symbolism for prosperity and good fortune.
What is Chinese Sesame Twist (炸麻叶)?
Chinese Sesame Twist, known as Zha Ma Ye 炸麻叶 in Mandarin, is a popular traditional snack made from a simple dough twisted into shapes and deep-fried until crispy. The dough is often flavored with sesame (oil) and sprinkled with sesame seeds, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor and an appealing appearance that’s perfect for festive occasions.
Why is it Popular During Chinese New Year?
During the Chinese New Year, food plays a crucial role in symbolizing abundance, happiness, and wealth. The twisted shape of the Sesame Twist represents the mingling of families and the hope for togetherness in the coming year. Additionally, the presence of sesame seeds is believed to lead to prosperity and good fortune.
Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Sesame Twist Recipe with step by step instructions!
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Sesame Twist | 炸麻叶
Sesame Twist Ingredients
✿ 200 Grams Flour
✿ 20 Milliliters Oil
✿ 15 Grams Sesame Seeds
✿ ½ Teaspoon Salt
✿ 1 Egg
✿ 10 Grams Sugar
✿ 50 -75 Milliliters Water
Sesame Twist INSTRUCTIONS | Click here for the recipe video
Make Dough
Knead Until A Dough Forms.
Roll Dough Out Thin
Shape Sesame Twist.
Deep Fry
Fry 350F Until Golden Brown.
Mix flour and oil. Rub the oil into the flour until crumbly.
Add all the other ingredients. Mix to combine. Knead with your hands until a dough forms. Add more water or flour if needed. Wrap with plastic film. Rest for 30 Min.
Flatten the dough. Roll it out into a rectangle. Roll it out as thin as possible. Trim off edges. Cut the dough in strips.
Fold one strip in half. Make 4 small cuts, then cut it off. Unfold the dough. Carefully stretch it out a little. Open the middle. Push one side through the middle hole and pull them out.
Heat up oil 350 - 360F
Carefully add the sesame twist.
Deep fry for 4 - 5 min Or until golden brown.
Enjoy! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿
TIPS & NOTES
✿ Season dough to taste. Feel free to add other seasonings and or flavoring like 5 spice powder.
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