Chinese Desserts
Cheese-Filled Sweet Potato Sesame Balls
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet potato sesame balls are filled with melted mozzarella cheese. Made with sweet potato and tapioca starch, they offer a chewy texture and a delightful cheese pull in every bite.
- Total
- 1 hour
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Desserts
- Method
- Steaming
- Total Time
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Main Ingredient
- (about 400g) Sweet Potato
Introduction
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet potato sesame balls are filled with melted mozzarella cheese. Made with sweet potato and tapioca starch, they offer a chewy texture and a delightful cheese pull in every bite.
This Cheese-Filled Sweet Potato Sesame Balls recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
- Gives the dish a clear sweet and cheesy flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 1 (about 400g) Sweet Potato
- 120g Tapioca Starch
- 15g Granulated Sugar
- 80g Mozzarella Cheese
- As needed White Sesame Seeds
- For frying Corn Oil
- A small amount Baking Powder
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.
(about 400g) Sweet Potato
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Tapioca Starch
Starch helps sauces cling and can protect sliced meat during quick cooking.
Granulated Sugar
A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.
Mozzarella Cheese
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
White Sesame Seeds
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
For frying Corn Oil
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Peel and slice the sweet potato, then steam until completely tender.
Step 2
Transfer the hot sweet potato to a mixing bowl and mash it together with the granulated sugar.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the tapioca starch and a small amount of baking powder, then knead into a smooth dough.
Step 4
Divide the dough into portions of about 40g each. Flatten each piece, place about 5g mozzarella cheese in the center, and seal tightly into a ball.
Step 5
Roll each ball in toasted white sesame seeds until evenly coated.
Step 6
Repeat until all dough and filling have been used.
Step 7
Heat corn oil to about 150°C (300°F). Fry the sesame balls over medium-low heat until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 8
Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy the melted cheese filling.
Cooking Tips
- Sweet potatoes vary in moisture content, so add the tapioca starch gradually until the dough is soft and workable. Finely chop the mozzarella before filling to make shaping easier and to achieve a smooth cheese pull after frying.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Serve with a stronger stir-fry, braised dish, or dipping sauce to balance the gentle texture.
- Steamed dishes are best when served hot, before condensation softens the surface.
Recipe Card
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet potato sesame balls are filled with melted mozzarella cheese. Made with sweet potato and tapioca starch, they offer a chewy texture and a delightful cheese pull in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 (about 400g) Sweet Potato
- 120g Tapioca Starch
- 15g Granulated Sugar
- 80g Mozzarella Cheese
- As needed White Sesame Seeds
- For frying Corn Oil
- A small amount Baking Powder
Method
- Peel and slice the sweet potato, then steam until completely tender.
- Transfer the hot sweet potato to a mixing bowl and mash it together with the granulated sugar.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the tapioca starch and a small amount of baking powder, then knead into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into portions of about 40g each. Flatten each piece, place about 5g mozzarella cheese in the center, and seal tightly into a ball.
- Roll each ball in toasted white sesame seeds until evenly coated.
- Repeat until all dough and filling have been used.
- Heat corn oil to about 150°C (300°F). Fry the sesame balls over medium-low heat until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy the melted cheese filling.
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