Taiwanese cuisine is renowned for its delicious street food, and one of the standout treats is Taiwanese sweet potato balls.
These delicious, orange and purple balls are chewy and sweet, making them an irresistible snack or addition to any dessert.
In this blog post, we’ll take you through a simple yet scrumptious recipe to make these delectable Taiwanese sweet potato balls at home.
I was inspired by one of my favorite Taiwanese dessert shop called MeetFresh where they specialize in these desserts and I wanted to recreate it at home.
When I was promoted by Paramount+ to create a Taiwanese inspired dish, this was the first thing that came to my mind.
If only I knew how simple and easy it was! All you need is some sweet potatoes, tapioca starch and a touch of honey for sweetness.
Now that you know how to make Taiwanese sweet potato balls using both orange and purple sweet potatoes, you can recreate the magic of Taiwanese street food in your own kitchen.
How to Make Taiwanese Sweet Potato Balls
Course: Dessert, Recipes, Vegetarian6
servings10
minutes30
minutesIngredients
2 medium-sized orange sweet potatoes
2 medium-sized purple sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cup of tapioca starch
1 1/2 tbsp honey
Directions
- Begin by washing, peeling, and cutting both the orange and purple sweet potatoes into small, equally sized chunks. This will ensure even cooking. Steam them for about 15-20 minutes or until they become soft and easily mashed with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are still warm, mash them separately into a smooth, lump-free consistency. Gradually add tapioca starch (3/4 cup each) to each mashed sweet potato. Knead the dough gently until it’s smooth and no longer sticky. Adjust the amount of tapioca starch if needed.
- Pinch off small portions of the orange and purple sweet potato dough and roll them into a log, then cut them into small bite sized pieces. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then drop them in. Cook for a few minutes or until they float.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the balls and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and mix in honey. Taiwanese orange and purple sweet potato balls are best enjoyed fresh. Serve them as a snack or add on to a dessert.
