Sweet Sesame Balls

• vegetable oil↗3 cups
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• glutinous-rice flour (found in the Asian foods aisle)↗3 cups
• white sesame seeds↗1⁄2 cup
• honey, warmed, for dipping↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat the oil until a deep-frying thermometer reads 350°.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil; stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Place the rice flour in a medium bowl and, using a fork, stir in the sugar syrup until a sticky dough forms.

3. 3

   Place the sesame seeds in a bowl. Using your hands, roll about 2 tablespoons dough into a ball.

4. 4

   Roll the ball in the sesame seeds; repeat with the remaining dough.

5. 5

   When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the sesame balls until golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch.

6. 6

   Transfer the sesame balls to a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve with the warm honey.