Zesty Potato Balls Recipe

Name: Zesty Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1kg sweet potato (kumera); 3 tsp salt; 3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated; 1 red chilli, chopped; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup coriander, chopped; Sunflower oil for frying; 2 cups buckwheat flower; 1/2 tsp salt; large pinch Hing; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup water, extra if needed; 1 cup cashews, soaked; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 bunch coriander; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; Pinch salt; water

Servings: persons

1kg sweet potato (kumera)
3 tsp salt
3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 red chilli, chopped
4 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup coriander, chopped
Sunflower oil for frying
2 cups buckwheat flower
1/2 tsp salt
large pinch Hing
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup water, extra if needed
1 cup cashews, soaked
1 lime, juiced
1/2 bunch coriander
2 tsp cayenne pepper
Pinch salt
water

1
["Peel, chop and steam potatoes.", "Add salt whilst steaming.", "Process ginger, chilli, lemon juice and coriander.", "Mash potatoes with the ginger mixture.", "Sift buckwheat flour into a large bowl.", "Stir in salt, hing and cayenne pepper.", "Slowly add water, whisking to remove any lumps.
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Add more water if needed.
3
Batter should be like a thick cream.", "Heat the oil on a high heat.", "Roll potato mixture into small ping pong sized balls and then flatten to 1 cm thick discs.
4
Use a spoon to dip the balls into the batter.
5
Fry, in batches, until golden on one side and flip over and fry the other side.", "Drain on paper towel.", "Serve with sauce", "To make sauce:
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Soak cashews
7
Blend cashews, lime, coriander, cayenne pepper salt together
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Add water as needed to make a sauce consistency."]

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1kg sweet potato (kumera), 3 tsp salt, 3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated, 1 red chilli, chopped, and more.

Yes, Zesty Potato Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Potato Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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