Yellow Sweet Potato Balls

Photo: Lani

Ingredients

500 grams sweet potato (2 pieces)

400 grams sweet potato starch ( I used tapioca)

1 cup brown sugar (or more)

Preparation

Cut sweet potato into cubes. Steam until soft and pound it in puree.

Add sugar and sweet potato starch, whisk well to blend. Knead into long cylinder; cut for about 1.5 cm cubes.

Deep fried sweet potato cubes in oil for about 30 seconds; stir rapidly and press cubes lightly to make cubes into balls. Transfer to plate and ready to serve.

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About

I saw this recipe in my cookbook "Taiwan Night Market Snacks", and I thought to give it a try. I couldn't find sweet potato starch in the supermarket, instead I used tapioca starch. I don't know if I did it right, the outcome is sort of chewy (knowing tapioca is one of the ingredients in making bubble tea