Baked Taro Balls with Coconut Milk Syrup

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Crispy baked taro and sweet potato balls drizzled with a fragrant coconut syrup, a modern twist on traditional Taiwanese dessert. This Taiwanese-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, layers taro root, sweet potato, coconut milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Taiwanese cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Peel and grate 1 lb taro root and 1/2 lb sweet potato. In a bowl, combine grated vegetables, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp cornstarch. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly to 1-inch thickness.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp on edges.
  5. Step 5: While baking, make syrup: Combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  6. Step 6: Serve baked taro balls warm, drizzled with coconut syrup and sprinkled with 1/4 cup coconut flakes.

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