Sesame balls, also known as Jian Dui (煎堆) or Ma Tuan (麻团) in Chinese, are a popular and traditional Chinese dessert. These ...

With a history that spans centuries, Chinese sesame balls are a symbol of the rich ... has led to an explosion in the popularity of desserts like mochi and boba. Within this wave, sesame balls ...

Unfortunately, the government has pushed most of the food vendors off the street, so if you want to eat tang yuan, you will need to visit a restaurant or a Chinese dessert shop. Or make them at home.

The writer and curator Su Wu’s version of tang yuan reflects her family’s history and her life in Mexico City.