Description
Korean Sweet Potato Mochi Balls are a delightful treat made from sweet potatoes and glutinous rice flour, offering a chewy texture and sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochi flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1/2 cup red bean paste (optional, for filling)
- Vegetable oil (for frying, optional)
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the sweet potatoes and cutting them into chunks. Steam the sweet potatoes for about 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. Allow them to cool slightly, then mash them until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually add water while mixing until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Divide the dough into equal portions (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and shape them into balls. If using red bean paste, flatten each dough ball, place a small amount of paste in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around it to form a ball again.
- Once all the balls are formed, you can either steam them for about 20 minutes or fry them in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Allow the mochi balls to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a teaspoon of matcha powder to the dough for a green tea twist.
- You can substitute the red bean paste with Nutella or peanut butter for a unique filling option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming or Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg