Appetizer
Taro Balls
Crisp, fragrant taro fritters flecked with sesame and five-spice, served with sweet-and-sour sauce and hot mustard.
About 16 frittersVegan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb taro root, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1 Tbsp five-spice powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 4 Tbsp white sesame seeds
- 3 cups neutral oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
- 3 Tbsp hot mustard sauce
Directions
- Combine the grated taro, tapioca starch, five-spice powder, salt, sugar, and sesame seeds.
- Heat the oil to 325 F. Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the oil in loose clusters.
- Fry about 2 minutes, until golden brown; drain and serve with the sauces.