Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients:

500g sweet potatoes

200g tapioca flour

30g all-purpose flour

120g sugar

1 tsp baking powder

Oil for frying

Direction/Instruction:

1. Place the sweet potatoes into a steamer & steam for 10 mins or until they are soft.  Transfer the steamed potatoes to a large bowl & mash them into a puree.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar & baking powder.  Mix well together & add this mixture to the sweet potato puree.  Mix with a spatula until a soft dough begins to form.  The dough should be soft but not sticky; if the dough is too sticky then add a bit more tapioca flour.
3. Pinch a small dough to form a small ball about an inch in diameter & set it aside.  Repeat this process with the remaining dough.
4. Heat enough oil to fry the sweet potato balls over medium-low heat (160 deg C).  Fry the balls in batches for about 3-4 mins or until the balls have turned golden.
5. The balls will have cooked through when they are floating.  Remove the cooked balls from the oil & let drain to remove the excess oil.  Repeat the cooking process until all of the balls have cooked.  Serve while hot & enjoy!