Sweet Potato Balls
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4.6
Sweet Potato Balls
Description
To make Sweet Potato Balls, boiled and peeled sweet potatoes are mashed and combined with all-purpose flour, sugar, and water to form a workable dough. The dough is rolled into small balls and coated in white sesame seeds for a nutty, crunchy exterior after frying. Deep frying in hot oil crisps the outer layer to a golden brown while the interior remains soft and sweet from the sweet potato.
The balls are drained well on paper towels to remove excess oil and then dusted with powdered sugar to add a delicate sweetness and enhance their dessert appeal. The recipe produces a treat that is both crispy and moist with a noticeable contrast between the sesame seed crust and the tender sweet potato inside.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) sweet potato
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 - 2 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- neutral cooking oil for deep frying, generic cooking oil
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Peel off the skin and discard it. Then, mash the sweet potatoes.
- Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with flour, sugar, and water to form a dough that isn't sticky to your hands.
- Divide the dough into small, equal portions and roll them into balls. Coat the sweet potato balls with sesame seeds. Heat a shallow pot with 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) of oil. Once the oil is hot, deep fry the sweet potato balls until they're golden brown. Remove them and drain well on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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