Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Balls

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

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

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.