Delicious Yam Balls

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Boil water in a pot, place a steamer rack inside, put the yam on the rack, and steam over medium heat 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the yam, rinse it with clean water, and drain.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Pour the yam into a bowl, mash it into a paste using a garlic press, then press it down with a spoon. Add salt, pepper, flour, and cornstarch, and mix well.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Prepare a plate and sprinkle it with cornstarch and breadcrumbs. Prepare a small bowl and crack an egg into it. Then squeeze the yam into a ball, place it on the cornstarch, and dip your hands in vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Then dip it in the egg mixture, and then coat it with breadcrumbs.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a wok until it reaches 4 % of its maximum temperature. Add the yam balls and fry over low heat for about 5 minutes. Fry until the yam balls turn golden brown, then remove and drain the excess oil. Next, heat the oil to 6 % of its maximum temperature and fry the yam balls again twice.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry until crispy on the outside, then remove from the oil and plate.