How to Make Chinese Rice Balls

• 1). Combine 2 sticks of softened butter or margarine, black sesame powder, granulated sugar and rice wine together thoroughly. Note: You can find black sesame powder and sticky rice powder at Asian markets, or check the Resources at the end of this article.
  
  
• 2). Roll the mixture from Step 1 into small balls approximately ½ inch in diameter. Set aside.
  
  
• 3). Mix ½ cup sticky rice powder with ½ cup boiling water. Stir until blended and form into a 1-inch-thick circle.
  
  
• 4). Boil the dough circle in a pot of water until it rises to the top. Remove and let set until it is cool enough to handle.
  
  
• 5). Add the rest of the sticky rice flour and cool water and knead until the dough is smooth.
  
  
• 6). Pull off pieces of the dough and make into 1-inch balls. Push a sesame ball into the center of each rice ball and seal closed.
  
  
• 7). Place the rice balls into boiling water and boil for 1 minute after the balls rise to the top.