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Taiwanese Fried Sweet Potato Balls (Dairy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Taiwanese Fried Sweet Potato Balls (Dairy-Free)

Chewy and slightly sweet fried sweet potato balls, a popular street food in Taiwan. This recipe uses dairy-free milk for a touch of richness.

15m prep + 10m cook4 servings
DAIRY-free
250 cal|1g protein|50g carbs|5g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Sweet Potato (cooked and mashed)
  • 3/4 cup Tapioca Starch
  • 1/4 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-Free Milk (unsweetened)
  • 3 cups Neutral Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potato, the 3/4 cup of tapioca starch, the 1/4 cup of glutinous rice flour, and the 2 tbsp of sugar.
  2. 2Pour in the 2 tbsp of dairy-free milk and knead everything together with your hands until a smooth and pliable dough forms. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  3. 3Roll the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. You should have about 15-20 balls.
  4. 4Pour the 3 cups of neutral oil into a wok or deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 325°F (160°C).
  5. 5Carefully add the sweet potato balls to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the wok. Fry for 3-5 minutes per batch, or until the balls float to the surface and turn a golden brown color.
  6. 6Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried sweet potato balls from the oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  7. 7Serve the Taiwanese Fried Sweet Potato Balls warm.

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