Colorful 3-Color Sweet Potato Balls
Easy 3-Color Sweet Potato Balls: A Simple Dessert
Let’s make ‘3-color sweet potato balls’ using sweet potatoes, typically enjoyed steamed, along with toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and roasted grain powder (misugaru). These delightful treats offer a trio of flavors and textures in one bite. They are a healthy and simple dessert option, relying on the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes without added sugar, making them a hit with all ages.
Ingredients- 4 small boiled sweet potatoes (preferably a sweet variety like ‘bam goguma’)
- 4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 Tbsp toasted black sesame seeds
- 4 Tbsp roasted grain powder (misugaru)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the sweet potatoes for your delicious balls. Choose 4 small to medium-sized sweet potatoes. Sweet potato varieties that are soft and sweet when boiled work best for making these ‘gyeongdan’ (rice cake-like balls).
Step 2
Once the sweet potatoes are boiled and tender, peel off the skin while they are still warm. Mash them thoroughly using a spoon until smooth and free of lumps. This will make it easier to shape the balls later. This amount of mashed sweet potato should yield about 12 balls.
Step 3
Prepare three separate shallow dishes or plates. Place 4 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds in one, 4 Tbsp of toasted black sesame seeds in another, and 4 Tbsp of roasted grain powder (misugaru) in the third. Arranging these coatings beforehand will make the rolling process much smoother.
Step 4
Now, put on a pair of disposable gloves to keep things clean. Take a portion of the mashed sweet potato and roll it into a bite-sized ball. Aim to make about 12 evenly sized balls.
Step 5
Gently place one of the rolled sweet potato balls onto one of the coating plates. Carefully roll it around to lightly coat it with the sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, or misugaru. You want the coating to adhere without falling off.
Step 6
With the gloved hand, gently press the coated ball to firm up its shape and ensure the coating sticks. Then, carefully roll it again, this time pressing a bit more firmly, to ensure a good layer of your chosen coating (sesame seeds or misugaru) is applied evenly all around. Repeating this process ensures the coating adheres well.
Step 7
Arrange your beautifully coated ‘3-color sweet potato balls’ on a serving plate. You’ll have a delightful dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. It’s amazing how simple steamed sweet potatoes can transform into such an appealing treat! Enjoy this sweet and healthy dessert.
