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Belekoy

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Belekoy pastry is a type of Filipino delicacy made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. It is usually shaped into small balls or logs and coated with sesame seeds before frying. The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture to the pastry. Belekoy pastry is sweet and chewy, making it a popular snack or dessert in the Philippines.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 687
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 pound sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small balls or logs.
  3. Roll each piece of dough in sesame seeds to coat them evenly.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
  5. Fry the coated dough pieces in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the Belekoy from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 687kcalCarbohydrates: 150gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 4gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg

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