Chinese Sachima
Sachima is a traditional Chinese pastry made from fried dough strands bound together with a sticky-sweet syrup. Enjoy this crispy, chewy, and sweet treat as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water or as needed
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup maltose malt syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs and mix well. Gradually add the water, a little at a time, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half into a thin rectangle and cut into thin strips, then cut crosswise into shorter pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the dough strips in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a pot or wok, combine sugar, maltose, and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and syrup thickens to the soft-ball stage.
- Reduce heat to low, add fried dough strips to the syrup, and toss to coat evenly.
- Grease a baking pan, pour in the coated dough, and press firmly and evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Let Sachima cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares or rectangles.