Deep-fried Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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.
• heat oil in deep-fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• fry balls in oil until golden. drain on paper towels. serve.