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Thai-style Sweet Potato Balls
Recipe by Cooking With Morgane
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, inspired by Thai street snacks. Made with sweet potato, tapioca starch and sugar, then fried at 150 °C. Perfect as an appetizer or a tasty snack.
EasyThaiServes 4
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Source Video
55m
Prep
24m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 29m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$1.36
Per serving:$0.34
Critical Success Points
- • Let the sweet potatoes evaporate after steaming.
- • Let the dough rest 10 minutes before shaping the balls.
- • Monitor the oil temperature (120 °C for start, 150‑160 °C for frying).
- • Press firmly on the balls during frying to make them puff.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause severe burns; handle with gloves or long utensils.
- • Use a thermometer to avoid overheating the oil beyond 180 °C.
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