Buchi Ube Recipe – Buchi with Ube Halaya is a variation of the famous Chinese fried pastry consist of glutinous rice flour with sesame seeds coating. The outer part of Butsi is crisp, but it’s chewy inside. The original version of Buchi has Red bean paste filling, which is an all-time Filipino favorite. In some parts of the Philippines, they use Kamote (Sweet Potato) as filling.
In China, they call this pastry Jian Dui and commonly filled-it with lotus, sweet black bean, or red bean paste. And in other countries, they call it Sesame Balls. You can find them served as a dessert in Chinese restaurants all over the country. Some street food vendors or peddlers sell this as an afternoon snack.
Cooking Buchi Ube pastry dessert is very easy. Just follow the instructions below.
Tips: The Buchi (sesame balls) will float to the surface before they’re done frying. It will help if you use a spider or a slotted spoon to keep them submerged until they’re golden brown and puffed up. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels and let drain.
love this snack! thanks!