Zhi Ma Da near me

Zhi Ma Da is a type of sweet dessert made from black sesame seeds, which is very popular in Chinese cuisine.

Zhi Ma Da typically has a strong nutty flavor due to the black sesame seeds, balanced by a subtle sweetness.

Yes, by replacing the lard with a plant-based oil, Zhi Ma Da can be made vegan.

Zhi Ma Da is made by grinding black sesame seeds into a paste, adding sugar and lard or vegetable oil, and then mixing in glutinous rice flour to create a dough. The dough is then molded into balls and cooked in boiling water until they float.

Zhi Ma Da is typically served warm and can be topped with crushed peanuts, coconut shavings, or eaten plain.

The calorie count of Zhi Ma Da may vary due to its size and ingredients, but one piece generally contains about 100-150 calories.

Zhi Ma Da can be served with other traditional Chinese desserts, or as a sweet end to a savory meal.

Yes, there are several other Asian desserts made with sesame seeds that can serve as an alternative, such as sesame seed balls or sesame candy.

The main ingredients in Zhi Ma Da are black sesame seeds, sugar, lard or vegetable oil, and glutinous rice flour.

Yes, Zhi Ma Da is vegetarian. However, it may contain lard, a product derived from pork, making it inappropriate for vegetarians who avoid animal fats.

Zhi Ma Da can last for a week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yes, Zhi Ma Da is gluten free as it's made using glutinous rice flour which does not contain gluten.

While Zhi Ma Da contains healthy ingredients like black sesame seeds, it is also high in sugar and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Zhi Ma Da is a traditional Chinese dish, popular in both China and Taiwan.

Yes, Zhi Ma Da can be frozen for up to three months. When ready to serve, simply defrost and reheat.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.