Description
Chewy balls made from purple sweet potato dough, puffed up by repeated squashing in oil; a visual and textural night market favorite.
Restaurants serving Purple Sweet Potato Balls
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Purple sweet potato
- Sweet potato flour
- Sugar
- Frying oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Mash steamed purple sweet potato, mix with sugar and sweet potato flour.
- Drop in low-temp oil; when they float, squash firmly with a perforated ladle.
- Re-squash as they puff. Repeat (the secret to the hollow center).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese purple yam
Pairing
Tapioca Milk Tea
Trivia
[For Women] Trending in Shin-Okubo. Purple ones have an elegant sweetness and vibrant color, making them a high-order item for youth seeking Instagrammable shots.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Mix plain yellow and purple ones in a bag, alternating to enjoy the subtle flavor differences!
Allergen
None