Maja Blanca Maiz (Corn Pudding)

Ingredients

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• 1 ¼ cups water, divided
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• 3 ½ ounces green mung beans
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• ½ cup white sugar
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• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
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• 2 tablespoons white sugar
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• ⅛ teaspoon salt
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• 1 quart cooking oil
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Instructions

1. 1
   Combine 1 cup water and mung beans in a pot and bring to a boil; cook over medium heat until beans are very tender, about 30 minutes. Mash beans thoroughly, then stir in 1/2 cup sugar until well combined; set aside.
2. 2
   Mix together rice flour, remaining 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a large bowl; knead just enough to form a ball. Divide dough into small pieces and roll into balls. Flatten each dough ball, then spoon 1 tablespoon mashed bean mixture into the middle of dough. Wrap dough around bean mixture and pinch edges to seal.
3. 3
   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry balls in batches in hot oil until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.