Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes are molded around brown sugar and coconut, rolled in sesame seeds and deep fried in this unique snack.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
623 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, knead together potatoes, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt and water to form a stiff dough. In a separate bowl, combine coconut and brown sugar. Form potato dough into small balls; make a well in the center and fill with coconut mixture; close up hole and reshape balls. Roll in sesame seeds, then in remaining cornstarch.
Step 2
Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3
Fry balls in oil until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve.
Ingredients
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water
1 cup shredded coconut
¾ cup sesame seeds
½ cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 ½ quarts oil for deep frying
¾ pound sweet potatoes-- cooked, peeled and mashed
