Snacks & Nibbles
Purple Sweet Potato Cheese Balls with Melted Center
Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
5
Level
Easy
These beautiful naturally purple snacks have a soft exterior and a melty cheese center, perfect as an afternoon tea companion or a school lunchbox treat. The natural sweetness of purple sweet potato pairs perfectly with savory melted cheese, all coated in crispy breadcrumbs after frying. Its unique look makes this snack a family favorite and a great option for online selling too.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 5
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- 500 grams purple sweet potato
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 100 grams, cut into small cubes cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten chicken egg
- 150 grams breadcrumbs (panko-style breading)
- 500 ml, for frying cooking oil
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Peel the purple sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, then steam for 20-25 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- 2 While still hot, mash the sweet potato with a fork or pestle until completely smooth with no lumps.
- 3 Mix the mashed sweet potato with cornstarch, sugar, salt, and margarine. Stir until the dough can be shaped and no longer sticks to your hands.
- 4 Take about 2 tbsp of the dough, flatten it in your palm, and fill the center with a piece of cheddar cheese.
- 5 Shape the dough into a ball, making sure the cheese is fully sealed inside with no gaps that could let the cheese leak out during frying.
- 6 Dip the sweet potato ball into the beaten egg, then roll it evenly in breadcrumbs. Press gently so the breadcrumbs stick well.
- 7 Chill the breaded sweet potato balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so they firm up and don't fall apart during frying.
- 8 Heat oil over medium heat and fry the purple sweet potato balls until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 9 Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil, then serve while warm.
💡 Tips
• Make sure to mash the sweet potato while it's still hot for a smoother texture that's easier to shape.
• Store unfried sweet potato balls in the freezer if you want to keep a stock on hand — just fry them straight from frozen over low-medium heat.
• Use cheese cut into cubes rather than shredded so you get a more noticeable melty bite.
• If you don't have breadcrumbs, you can substitute homemade breadcrumbs made by blending dried white bread.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
215 kkal
Calories (kcal)
5 gramg
Protein
10 gramg
Fat
26 gramg
Carbs
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