World Flavors Cookbook

Taro Balls (Jiufen Style)

Name: Taro Balls (Jiufen Style)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: taro, sweet potato, sweet potato starch, sugar, ginger syrup

Chewy, handmade taro and sweet potato balls served in a sweet ginger soup or over shaved ice.

Cuisine: Taiwan

Ingredients

taro, sweet potato, sweet potato starch, sugar, ginger syrup

Instructions

Steam taro and mash. Mix with starch to form a dough. Roll into small balls and boil until they float. Serve in a warm ginger syrup or cold over ice.