SWEET POTATO BALLS ...

SWEET POTATO BALLS

adapted from :   www.rasamalaysia.com

Sweet Potato Balls ~~~ crispy fried sweet potato dough balls coated with sesame seeds.  This Malaysian snack is great for afternoon tea.

Ingredients :

1  lb.  sweet potatoes   (450 gm)

3/4  cup  all-purpose flour

1 - 2  tbsps.  water

4  tbsps.  sugar

3  tbsps.  white sesame seeds

Oil,  for deep frying

Powdered sugar,  for dusting

Directions :

1.  Boil the sweet potatoes in hot boiling water for 15 minutes, or until the inside is cooked through.  Peel the skin off and discard.  Mashed the sweet potatoes with a potato masher.

2.  Add the mashed sweet potatoes with flour, sugar and water to form a dough that is not sticky to the hands.

3.  Divide the dough into small, equal portions and roll them into balls.  Roll the sweet potato balls with sesame seeds.

4.  Heat up a shallow pot with 2-3 inches oil.  When the oil is fully heated, deep fry the sweet potato balls until golden brown.  Dish out and drain well on paper towels.  Dust with powdered sugar before serving.   Enjoy !!!