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Sweet Potato Balls
Sweet Potato Balls are tender mashed sweet potato dough formed into small balls, coated in white sesame seeds, and deep fried until golden. The texture is crisp on the outside and soft within, with a mildly sweet flavor enhanced by a dusting of powdered sugar, making them a sweet, handheld snack or dessert treat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
264 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Malaysian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% 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.