Fried Taro Balls

Ingredients

• ½ cup of arrowroot starch
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ¼ cup of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Canola oil for frying
• 3 large taro roots, peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces
• Water, enough to cover sliced taro

Instructions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan over high heat, add cut taro and cover with water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and allow pieces to soften 15-20 minutes. Next, drain water and add soft taro into a bowl.
3. 3
   Mash taro until smooth and add arrowroot starch, coconut oil, and brown sugar. Mix well to form dough.
4. 4
   Roll into balls (about 1-inch diameter) and cover with sesame seeds on all sides.
5. 5
   Add cooking oil to a deep fryer or deep pot. Heat to 350 degrees.
6. 6
   Deep fry in batches over medium heat for about 3 minutes until lightly brown.
7. 7
   Remove and put onto a metal rack with a tray below to catch excess oil.
8. 8
   Serve hot.