Black Sesame Sweet Dumplings

In Chinese kitchens, black sesame sweet dumplings celebrate the nutty depth of toasted seeds tucked inside chewy glutinous rice dough. A soft filling of ground sesame, honey, and butter makes each bite fragrant and gently sweet.

Serves 4 · 35 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 310 cal
• 6g protein
• 48g carbs
• 11g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 3/4 cup, plus more as needed hot water
• 1/2 cup black sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 pinch pinch of kosher salt
• 1 tsp neutral oil, for hands
• 1 Tbsp toasted black sesame for garnish
• 2 Tbsp additional honey for drizzling

Instructions

1. 1Grind the toasted black sesame seeds in a small food processor or spice grinder until they form a fine, slightly oily meal; stop before it turns fully into paste if you want texture.
2. 2Mix the ground sesame with powdered sugar, softened butter, honey, and salt until a soft, scoopable filling forms; chill 10 minutes so it firms for easier wrapping.
3. 3Place glutinous rice flour in a bowl and gradually stir in hot water with a spatula until a shaggy dough appears, then knead by hand until smooth and pliable, adding a spoonful more water only if dry cracks remain.
4. 4Cover the dough with a damp towel and rest 10 minutes so the flour fully hydrates and becomes easier to roll.
5. 5Divide the dough into 20 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball under lightly oiled palms.
6. 6Flatten one ball into a thin round disk in your palm, place a small spoonful of black sesame filling in the center, then pinch and seal the edges completely so no filling leaks.
7. 7Gently roll the sealed dumpling between your palms into a smooth sphere and set on a parchment-lined tray; repeat with remaining dough and filling.
8. 8Bring a wide pot of water to a gentle boil, then lower heat to a steady simmer and carefully drop in dumplings in batches so they have room to move.
9. 9Cook until the dumplings float and look slightly translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes, then simmer 1 more minute for a tender, chewy bite.
10. 10Lift out with a slotted spoon, drain briefly, and arrange on a plate; drizzle with honey and finish with extra toasted black sesame before serving warm.