Buchi Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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Crunchy on the outside, chewy and sweet inside, this Buchi recipe will surely hit the right spot. Fill your home with the aroma of sesame seeds and serve fresh to your loved ones. This recipe has an extra ingredient for a crispier Buchi!

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  • What is Buchi?
  • Options for the Buchi Filling
  • Foxy Tips for a Yummier Buchi:
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What is Buchi?

Buchi is a Filipino treat made of glutinous rice stuffed with a sweet filling, rolled in sesame seeds, and fried into golden brown goodness. This fried dim sum originated from China and is known to them asJian Dui. They normally filled it with lotus, sweet black bean, or red bean paste. In the US, this is commonly known as sesame balls.

You will frequently find them served as a dessert in Chinese restaurants all over the country. They are also sold by street food vendors or peddlers and enjoyed as an afternoon snack.

Options for the Buchi Filling

With the ingenious minds of Filipinos, there are several local options to use for the filling. Ube (Purple Yam), Kamote (Sweet Potato), and Monggo (Mung Beans) are some of the most popular ones.

Others have even ventured to more unconventional but fun options like chocolate, custard, banana with cinnamon, and mozzarella cheese.

Today, I will be using Ube and Red Mung Paste because I have both ingredients handy so why not, right?

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If you do not have red mungs beans, you can also use canned red kidney beans as an alternative. You can find the recipe below.

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Foxy Tips for a Yummier Buchi:

The crispier the better- if you want your Buchi to be crispier, try adding potato flakes. I used it on the last batch I made and it turned out much better.

Don’t let it pop!- Buchi pops if they are cooked using high temperature because the outer layer will cook faster than the inside. So, remember to use medium to low heat when frying for a better end result.

Keep them round and plump- once the Buchi floats on top, it generally means it is cooked. However, if you want to prevent it from deflating later on, keep it on a bit longer. Use chopsticks or a fork to continuously spin the balls while frying for even cooking until you are satisfied with the texture and color.

About glutinous rice flour. Just like any other rice, glutinous rice also has varying water absorption levels. This recipe should only serve as a guide. You may need to adjust the water if the dough is too dry to form into balls. Alternatively, you may need more glutinous rice flour is the dough is too wet and flattens a nit after forming into a ball. This is important as too much water will prevent the balls from floating even when cooked.

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Other Glutinous Rice Flour Recipes

Do you have excess glutinous rice flour after making this delicious batch? Don't let it go to waste and use it right away.

Here are our other recipes using glutinous rice flour:

Palitaw- an afternoon snack or ‘merienda’ that consists mainly of glutinous rice coated with grated coconut and sugar and sometimes roasted sesame seeds.

Ginataang Bilo-bilo- Made with glutinous rice balls, plantain bananas, sweet potatoes, and tapioca pearls that are cooked in sweet coconut milk. Adding jackfruit makes it more special.

Espasol- a Filipino sticky rice delicacy made of toasted glutinous rice flour cooked in coconut milk. A popular hearty and healthy snack that only uses 4 basic ingredients.

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Buchi Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Crunchy on the outside, chewy and sweet inside, this Buchi recipe will surely hit the right spot. Fill your home with the aroma of sesame seeds and serve fresh to your loved ones. This recipe has an extra ingredient for a crispier Buchi!

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

Course :Snack

Servings =16 balls

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups glutinous rice flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup mashed potato flakes (optional)
  • ¾ cup warm water -adjust as needed
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup Ube Halaya
  • ½ cup Sweet Red Munggo Paste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in the warm water.

  • In a bigger bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and potato flakes and then add the sugar water and mix until they form a dough. You might need to add a bit of water or more rice flour to get the right consistency. It should be soft and bit wet but not too sticky.

  • From this dough, form small balls about 1 ½ inch in size.

  • Press each ball flat using both palms. The dough should not make big cracks on the edges if it has the right consistency.

  • Add some filling on the center (about half teaspoon) and then gather the edges to enclose the filling inside. Roll again between your palms to make the ball smooth and round.

  • Once all balls are filled, it is time to cover them with sesame seeds. Place enough sesame seeds on a flat surface. Wet your palms with some drops of water and rub them together. Take a ball and roll it a few times between your palms. Roll the ball pressing ever so light lightly with sesame seeds.

  • In a deep pan or a pot, heat oil over medium heat. Make sure that the oil is deep enough so the balls will be fully submerged while frying. Place enough balls in the hot oil but do not overcrowd. Fry each batch for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and after the balls float to the surface. Drain in a wire rack.

  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg

Have you tried this recipe?Mention @foxyfolksy or tag #FoxyFolksyRecipes!

This Buchi recipe was originally published in February 2016. Updated in June 2020 to include new photos and a recipe video.

Recipe for Red Bean Paste from Kidney Beans

  • 2 cups (1 can) kidney beans
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ Sugar
  1. Put all in a mixer or blender and pulse until it becomes fine.
  2. Transfer in a pan and cook under medium heat for about 15 minutes or until it becomes really thick and water is all gone while continuously stirring to prevent from burning.
  3. Let it cool down before using.

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  1. TG says

    Buchi Recipe - Foxy Folksy (20)
    Instead of mashed potato flakes which i didn't have, i used rice flour. Everything else I followed the recipe. I was so ecstatic with the outcome!!! Taste and appearance was perfect. Nothing burst compared to my previous buchi trials.
    This will be my final recipe of Buchi.
    Thank you for your detailed instructions and what to watch out for. 😍

    Reply

  2. Rosalie bergado says

    Hello miss..have tried cooking buchi..but my concern is when it is cool down medyo matigas sya at d malambot..because i mixed my ingredients with rice flour.. dahil ba dun kaya ang malamig na buchi ko eh matigas pag kinagat? Thank you so much for giving time to answer my concern..God bless po🤗🤗🤗🥰

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    • Bebs says

      That could be a reason. I only use glutinous rice flour and not regular rice flour.

      Reply

  3. Emila says

    Can I substitute glutinous rice flour with just regular rice flour? or rice flower with cornstarch?

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    • Bebs says

      It has to be glutinous rice flour.

      Reply

  4. Clarissa says

    I’m just wondering what is mashed sweet potato flakes? Thank you

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    • Bebs says

      Hi Clarissa, we did not use mashed sweet potato flakes but mashed potato flakes. This is simply the one used for instant mashed potato.

      Reply

  5. Loree Sy says

    Can I boil this for 2 minutes then bake it instead of deep frying?

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    • Bebs says

      Hi Weng, I think potato starch could also work.

      Reply

    • Hazel says

      Can I ask how long does buchi last?? Out of fridge and in fridge?? Hope you can answer. Thanks.

      Reply

      • Bebs says

        It will dry out in a couple of days.

        Reply

    • Lynnix says

      Hi po! Is it ok without the potato flakes?

      Reply

      • Bebs says

        Sure you can skip it if not available. But it might not be as crunchy but still good.

        Reply

  6. There Salazar says

    Where did u buy ur potato flakes

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    • Bebs says

      Hi There, its the one for making mashed potatoes that you can usually find in the grocery stores.

      Reply

  7. Lorena says

    No need to use baking powder?

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    • Bebs says

      No need.

      Reply

  8. Laura Lyons says

    Great recipe. Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      You are welcome, Laura.

      Reply

  9. Estrella Hedriana says

    I can't find any potato flakes in the store but was able to get a mashed potato powder. Would it be ok for me to use this mashed potato powder instead? Thank you.

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    • Bebs says

      Hi Estrella, it is not a must but it does make some difference. I haven't tried using mashed potato powder, but maybe they will work the same way so go ahead..

      Reply

  10. Choi says

    Buchi Recipe - Foxy Folksy (21)
    First time that I made buchi. Used white beans instead and flavored it the hazelnut spread! Thanks Ms. Foxy! 😊

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    • Bebs says

      Wow that sounds yummy! Thanks for the great review Choi...

      Reply

  11. SJ says

    Buchi Recipe - Foxy Folksy (22)
    Hello. I was wondering if it would be ok to prepare the butchi the night before you fry. Or is it best to cook on the day?
    Many thanks.

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    • Bebs says

      I would recommend serving it freshly cooked.

      Reply

  12. Jacob Cebulak says

    I learned how to make these to impress my girlfriends family. It worked great! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      Wow! What a lucky girl! Keep it up Jacob!

      Reply

  13. Trish says

    Hello dear, followed your recipe and I’m so happy with the outcome! 😍 thank you for sharing!!

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      That is great to hear Trish!

      Reply

  14. ana says

    how did you make the potato flakes? ( for the Buchi)

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      Hi Ana, I did not make it, you can buy it to make instant mashed potatoes.

      Reply

      • Zinnia says

        Buchi Recipe - Foxy Folksy (23)
        I made Buchi from another recipe and instead of potato flakes I added sweet mashed potato which was indicated in that recipe and it turned out good. The potato or sweet potato serves as a binder for the Buchi.
        Hope this helps since sweet potato is way cheaper in the Philippines than potato.

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        • Bebs says

          Thanks for the tip, Zinnia.

          Reply

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FAQs

What is the shelf life of buchi? ›

It is made from fresh unsalted cheese, semolina flour, baking powder, and eggs. The shelf life of the dessert varies depending on the process applied to decrease moisture content, ranging from 3 days up to 6 months at room temperature .

What are the different flavors of buchi? ›

Trio Buchi Enterprise offered buchi as a product innovation with varieties of flavor fillings like cheese, ube, and sweet potato. It came in different colors to complement its flavor.

What is Chowking Buchi made of? ›

Buchi or Butsi is a rice cake made from sweet rice flour that is molded into shape with a sweet bean paste filling and sesame seed coating. This delectable treat is deep fried under high heat before serving. The most famous establishment that serves this in the Philippines would be Chowking .

Is Buchi a Chinese food? ›

Buchi is the Filipino term for Jian dui, which is a type of fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour. The pastry is coated with sesame seeds on the outside and is crisp and chewy. Inside the pastry is a large hollow, caused by the expansion of the dough.

How do you know if sesame has gone bad? ›

Smell Them

Spoiled seeds will give off a chemical-like odor comparable to nail polish remover. They may also smell sour. That being said, not all rotten seeds smell bad, and it's essential to pay close attention to the best by date to ensure that your sesame seeds are still safe to eat.

How long before sesame seeds go bad? ›

Roasted Sesame Seeds

Seeds cooked or roasted have a reduced shelf-life and will remain fresh for three to six months in the pantry and about a year in the refrigerator.

What's the difference between mochi and buchi? ›

Additionally, both Filipino cuisine and mochi utilize fermentation processes to enhance flavors and extend shelf-life. However, while Buchi is a local delicacy adapted from indigenous ingredients and tastes, mochi is a Japanese rice cake known for its chewy texture and potential choking risks.

What is buchi filling made of? ›

About the filling

This sesame dumpling is traditionally stuffed with lotus, peanut, or black or red bean paste, but feel to experiment with abundant local ingredients such as purple yam, kamote, and mung beans, as well as innovative options like cheese, chocolate, peanut butter, and yema.

Where did buchi originate? ›

Buchi is a Filipino treat made of glutinous rice stuffed with a sweet filling, rolled in sesame seeds, and fried into golden brown goodness. This fried dim sum originated from China and is known to them as Jian Dui.

Is Buchi Filipino or Chinese? ›

if you didn't know, "buchi" is a Filipino style Chinese fried pastry/snack. It is usually made using glutinous rice flo...

Are Chinese sesame balls healthy? ›

Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant compounds . So grab a few sesame seeds ball on a day to maintain your magnesium level.

Who invented sesame balls? ›

Sesame balls, Jian Dui, date back to the Tang Dynasty (7th century CE) in China. These round pastries were a popular palace food in Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. [1] Not surprisingly, as people migrated across China, they brought Sesame Balls with them and the recipe persisted from century to century.

What is a chicken buchi in English? ›

buche [crop] [n.] crisp fried chicken crop. also spelled as tsitsaron butse in Tagalog a.k.a. butse, butse chicharon, butseron or buchiron in Tagalog Buchi is the Tagalog word for the chicken crop or craw of fowls and other birds…

What do Chinese call chicken balls? ›

Chicken balls (Chinese: 鸡球; pinyin: jī qiú) are a type of modern Chinese food served in Canada, Ireland, United States, and the United Kingdom as a staple of Chinese take-out. The dish consists of small chunks of fried chicken breast meat covered in a crispy batter coating.

What animal is sesame chicken? ›

The dish involves chicken (usually thigh) pieces that are de-boned, battered and Chinese deep-fried, then dressed with a translucent, reddish-brown, semi-thick, somewhat sweet sauce made from corn starch, vinegar, wine or sake, chicken broth and sugar, the last of which is a major contributor to sesame chicken's ...

How long can sesame be stored? ›

In the pantry, unopened sesame seed packages can last up to two years, while opened packages should be consumed within six months for optimal taste. However, it's always best to rely on your senses. If the seeds develop an off smell, taste rancid, or show signs of spoilage, it's time to bid them farewell.

Can I reheat buchi? ›

How do you reheat buchi? Reheat the buchi in a toaster oven, air fryer, or oven at 325 F for about 5 minutes or until they are crispy or they puff up again.

Does rice flour have a shelf life? ›

Rice flour has a shelf life of 6 months after opening. Better get a new one if half a year has gone by. So those are some tips on how to store your rice flour properly. If you are looking for a kitchen staple, you might want to check out Rose Brand.

Does mochi flour expire? ›

Like any flour, mochiko has a shelf life of about six months. Store the unopened box in a dark, dry area away from strong odors and direct sunlight. Once you open the box, transfer it to a sealed container and store the flour in the fridge or freezer.

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