Sweet potato sesame balls (baked with little oil)

Sweet potato sesame balls are a healthier, oven-baked version of the Chinese “ma tuan” (sesame balls): a crisp sesame crust outside and a soft, sweet, chewy sweet-potato centre. Instead of deep-frying, they need hardly any oil.

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Method

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1. Wash the sweet potatoes and bake them in their skins at 200 °C for 35–40 minutes (or steam for 15 minutes) until completely soft. ⏱ Timer: 35 min
2. Peel and mash them smooth with a fork or potato masher while hot.
3. Add the rice flour, honey, salt and vanilla and work into a soft, non-sticky dough (add a little flour if sticky, a little water if dry).
4. Shape 16 walnut-sized balls and roll them in the sesame seeds.
5. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and brush with the oil.
6. Bake at 200 °C (185 °C fan) for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp outside; serve warm. ⏱ Timer: 18 min

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Tips

• Glutinous rice flour gives the typical chewy texture; plain rice flour works but is less elastic.
• Baking the sweet potato gives a sweeter, drier flesh than boiling.
• Press the sesame coating on lightly.
• Best fresh; reheated they stay crisp.

Frequently asked questions

What is glutinous rice flour?

Flour milled from sticky rice, gluten-free; available in Asian shops.

Can they be filled?

Yes, with a little red bean paste.

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• Caramelised grilled pineapple with sesame
• Steamed egg pudding with fruit (zhēng dànggāo)
• Red bean oat balls (hóngdòu energy balls)

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