Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Balls |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes are molded around brown sugar and coconut, rolled in sesame seeds and deep fried in this unique snack. Ingredients:
3/4 pound sweet potatoes-- cooked, peeled and mashed |
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided |
1 pinch salt |
1 tablespoon water |
1 cup shredded coconut |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
3/4 cup sesame seeds |
1 1/2 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. 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.
2. Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Fry balls in oil until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve.
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