Dear friends and food lovers, for us Fuqing people, when it comes to sweet potato balls, everyone knows about it! It is the leading specialty snack in Fuqing and has a unique and fascinating charm. Today, let me take you to learn more about this authentic delicacy from Fuqing!

Sweet potato balls, as the name suggests, are made from sweet potatoes as the main raw material. It has a round and lovely appearance and an attractive golden color. It is like a small and exquisite gold ingot, which is particularly attractive. When you take a bite, the soft and sweet sweet potato filling bursts into your mouth instantly, and the delicate and dense texture makes you have endless aftertaste.

The birth of Fuqing sweet potato balls has a long history. It is said that during the Ming Dynasty, people in Fuqing often had to go to sea to fight in order to resist the invasion of Japanese pirates. In order to solve the food problem of the soldiers on the warship, smart women in Fuqing invented sweet potato balls. This snack is simple to make, easy to carry, and has a strong satiety, making it very suitable for military supplies. Over time, sweet potato balls gradually spread and became a well-known specialty food in Fuqing.

The production process of sweet potato balls is quite particular. Choose fresh and plump sweet potatoes, steam them and mash them into a fine paste. Then, add an appropriate amount of glutinous rice flour and sugar, stir evenly, and knead into a soft dough. Next, roll the dough into small balls and fill the center with sweet red bean paste filling. Put the small meatballs into a hot pan and fry until golden brown and serve.

The freshly baked sweet potato balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet and delicious. Take a bite while it's hot, and the fragrance will linger on your lips and teeth, making you want to stop eating. It can be used as a staple food or a snack, and is deeply loved by Fuqing people. In the streets and alleys of Fuqing, you can always see snack vendors making sweet potato balls in full swing. The tempting aroma always makes people stop and stop.

In addition to the traditional sweet potato balls, Fuqing has also developed a variety of innovative flavors. For example, the sweet potato balls with taro paste added with taro paste filling have a softer, glutinous and sweeter texture. The sesame sweet potato balls with sesame filling are full of aroma and have a long aftertaste. There are even durian and sweet potato balls with durian fillings added to meet the taste needs of different consumers.

If you are lucky enough to come to Fuqing, you must taste the authentic sweet potato balls for yourself! It is not only a delicious snack, but also carries the life memories and local feelings of Fuqing people. On a warm afternoon, make an appointment with a few friends, sit together, enjoy sweet and soft sweet potato balls, and chat about home-cooked food. The comfort and happiness are enough to make people forget all their worries.

Warm reminder:

Sweet potato balls taste best when eaten hot. When cold, the outer skin will become soft, which will affect the flavor.

If you want a crispier texture, you can coat it in a thin layer of flour before frying it in the pan.

Sweet potato balls can also be made in the air fryer, which has less fat and is healthier and more delicious.