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Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Balls

By: Diana  
"Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes are molded around brown sugar and coconut, rolled in sesame seeds and deep fried in this unique snack."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 642 | Total Fat: 49.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by Michelle Horner 
As stated by other reviewers - i have to mix a lot of flour in with these to form a dough and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2005 by Fell4u 
These were very good. But like another reviewer said, it was hopeless to get that goop to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by Wilemon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made these last Thanksgiving. They are very good. I did mix the brown sugar and coconut in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by JENNIFER72_00 
Extremely disappointing. Maybe I shouldn't have boiled the sweet potato because it was wet and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by KITTYDOG2 
My husband loved these; I thought they were just OK. I had a hard time "stuffing" the sweet... MORE

 
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