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title: Yomari (Newari Steamed Rice Dumplings with Jaggery and Sesame)
servings: 6
prep time: 45 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/yomari
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Gather @sesame seed{60%g} and @vegetable oil{1%tsp}.

Bring the @water{220%ml} to a boil, then stir it into the @rice flour{300%g} off the heat until a shaggy dough forms.

Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough until smooth and pliable, keeping it covered with a damp cloth so it doesn't dry out and crack.

Toast the sesame seeds until fragrant, grind coarsely, and work them together with the grated @jaggery{150%g} into a thick, spoonable filling.

Divide the dough into 12 balls and flatten each into a small cup in your palm.

Spoon in the filling, then gather the edges up and pinch into the traditional pointed, fig-like shape, sealing firmly at the top so no filling escapes.

Arrange on an oiled steamer rack and steam until the dough turns glossy and firm, 15–18 minutes. ~{16%minutes}

Cool slightly before eating — the jaggery filling holds its heat.