Soft And Fluffy Sesame Sweet Potatoes Balls|Mauritian|

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with less processing.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is more affordable and has a similar texture.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a budget-friendly alternative.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks.

Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender.

Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Add icing sugar to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until well combined.

Gradually add glutinous rice flour, plain flour, and baking powder to the mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Roll each ball in sesame seeds until fully coated.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the sesame balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet snack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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