Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Balls
Serves: 3
Aurelia Collier
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
54
Sweetness
54
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4 tsps
Cornstarch (divided)1 pinch
Salt1 tbsp
Water1 cup
Shredded Coconut1 cup
Brown Sugar3 cup
Sesame Seed1.5 quarts
Oil (for deep frying)Directions:
1
In a mixing bowl, knead together potatoes, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt and water to form a stiff dough
2
In a separate bowl, combine coconut and brown sugar
3
Form potato dough into small balls; make a well in the center and fill with coconut mixture; close up hole and reshape balls
4
Roll in sesame seeds, then in remaining cornstarch
5
Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
6
Fry balls in oil until golden
7
Drain on paper towels
8
Serve