Macau Fried Potato Balls
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, this classic Macau snack combines Portuguese spices with potato sweetness, making it hard to stop at just one.
Ingredients
10 items- Potatoes 500g
- Onion 1/4
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Ham (or minced meat) 50g
- Egg 1
- Breadcrumbs 100g
- Flour 2 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- White pepper 1/2 tsp
- Vegetable oil as needed
Nutrition
Steps （6 steps）
Boil potato chunks in boiling water over medium heat for 15 minutes until easily pierced with a fork; drain and mash.
In a pan with a little oil, sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced ham over medium heat for about 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
Mix the sautéed ingredients into the mashed potatoes, add salt, white pepper, flour, and half the egg, stirring in one direction until a dough forms.
Lightly oil your hands, take some potato mixture and roll into balls about 3 cm in diameter. Coat each ball with flour, then remaining egg, then breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a pot to 170°C (medium heat), fry the balls for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain.
Heat oil to 190°C, re-fry for 30 seconds until darker, drain and serve hot.
Tips
The key to a crispy exterior and soft interior is the double-fry; also ensure the mashed potatoes are completely cool before handling to prevent the balls from falling apart.
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