Date: 04/20/2024 04/21/2024
Location: Star Lake Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Crispy Sesame Stuffed Flatbread
Summary:
This is a crispy-on-the-outside, sweet-on-the-inside vegan pastry where fragrant black sesame filling is wrapped in a simple dough, creating a delightful and traditional Chinese treat.
Ingredients:
(Flatbread Dough)
All-purpose flour 250g
Warm water 130ml
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
(Black Sesame Filling)
Toasted black sesame seeds 80g
Sugar 40g (adjust to taste)
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
Glutinous rice flour 1 tablespoon (for better texture)
Water 1 tablespoon
(For Frying)
Vegetable oil as needed
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and stir until a rough dough forms. Knead into a smooth dough, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Sesame Filling:
Grind the toasted black sesame seeds in a blender or mortar. Mix with sugar, vegetable oil, glutinous rice flour, and water until a soft paste forms. Set aside.
3. Divide the Dough:
Knead the rested dough again and divide it into 6 equal portions, rolling each into a small ball.
4. Fill the Dough:
Flatten each dough ball into a small circle, place some sesame filling in the center, and seal tightly. Gently press into a round flat shape.
5. Pan-Fry the Flatbreads:
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over low heat. Cook each flatbread for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Let cool slightly before serving. The crispy crust and sweet sesame filling make this a delicious and comforting treat.
