Yam Meatballs

The idea of Yam Meatballs was adapted from this blog. However, I need to change the recipe as I am  allegeric to one of the ingredient-Shrimps/Prawns...I love shrimps/prawns, I do not want to risk it. Besides that I also made other modification. For original recipe, please visit the above link. I love root vegetables-Yam/Taro, Tapioca, Sweet potatoes/Kumara and potatoes...as mentioned by the blogger if you love yam you will love this dish..credit must given to this blogger for converting the recipe of Ngor Hiang 五香-Meatroll into meatball recipe. Without fail, my mom will always make this dish for Chinese New Year.  Can't wait to go home in Jan, counting down starts from now...:)

This is my yam meatballs recipe.

Ingredients:
700g mince pork
300g mince chicken
400 g Yam – peel, steamed and mashed. Cool it.
6 Water chestnut – cut into small cubes
1 Small carrot – finely grated
1 Small onion – finely chopped
3 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Egg
4 Tablespoons of Tapioca starch or cornstarch
1 Teaspoon Five Spice powder
4 Tablespoons of Oyster sauce
1 Teaspoon Seasame Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

1. In a mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients together and put it aside in the fridge to marinate for an hour.

2. Shape the meatballs into desire size and deep fried it in medium heat until cooked and golden brown. Or you can preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius. Drizzle oil on a baking tray. Put the meatballs on the tray.Cook for 15-20mins.  Shake the tray forward and backward halfway through the cooking ensure that the meatballs have an even crispiness on the outer. Serve warm with ketchup or sweet chilli sauce.