欢喜坨 Huanxituo (Crispy Sesame Balls)

空心的糯米团裹满芝麻，咬一口，满嘴芝麻香。

These puffy sesame-coated treats release a burst of toasted sesame flavor with every chewy bite. 推荐理由 圆润金黄，外皮酥脆，内里空心，裹满芝麻，咬开软糯，常带豆沙甜心，是名副其实的“欢喜”滋味。 

Highlights Round, golden, and coated with sesame, these treats are crispy on the outside and hollow inside. Bite into them to discover a soft, chewy texture and a sweet bean paste filling—a flavor that truly brings joy. 

故事渊源 欢喜坨又名麻团、芝麻球，在武汉因寓意吉祥喜庆而得名。旧时是节庆、婚宴的必备点心，象征和和美美、欢欢喜喜。油炸时不断膨 胀的过程，也被视为好兆头。如今从宴席走入日常早点摊，是一道能瞬间带来愉悦感的“快乐碳水”。 

About the Dish Also known as matuan or zhima qiu (sesame balls), this snack got its name huanxituo or “joyful sesame balls” from its auspicious and joyous connotations. In the past, it was a must-have for festivals and wedding banquets, symbolizing harmony and joy. The way it puffs up during frying is also seen as a lucky sign. Nowadays, it has made its way from banquet tables to breakfast stalls, bringing instant joy with every bite. Truly a “joyful carb”. 

制作方法 糯米粉加适量澄粉、糖、水揉成团，包入豆沙馅，搓成圆球，表面沾湿后滚上白芝麻。放入温油中慢炸，并用漏勺轻轻按压、滚动，使其受热均匀、充分膨胀，炸至金黄酥脆捞出。 

Preparation Knead glutinous rice flour with wheat starch, sugar and water into a dough. Fill the dough with sweetened bean paste, roll it into a ball, wet the surface, and coat it with white sesame seeds. Fry the balls in oil over medium-low heat, gently pressing and rolling them with a slotted spoon to ensure even heating and full puffing. Take them out when they turn golden brown to a crispy finish.