When it comes to sweet potatoes, it is best to choose chestnut sweet potatoes to control the consistency of the dough.
Calories
209kcal
Carbs
44g
Protein
2.7g
Fat
3.5g
Sodium
51mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Sweet Potato 50g, Castella Cake 20g, Milk 5g, Butter 2g, Honey 3g, Raisins 20g, Salt to taste
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Sweet PotatoKorean sweet potatoes (white flesh, chestnut-like) are at Asian markets — 'Japanese sweet potato' is the same style. Orange yams are much wetter.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsSweet Potato
- Rich in potassium (380mg) — helps balance sodium and supports muscle function
- Rich in dietary fiber (2.4g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Milk
- Rich in calcium (120mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Steam the sweet potato.
🔍Peel the sweet potato and press finely through a sieve.
🔍Cut off the brown top of the castella and finely blend into powder.
🔍Add milk, butter, honey, and salt to 2 and mix into dough.
🔍Put 1-2 raisins inside the dough from 3 and shape into rice balls.
🔍Coat the rice balls with castella cake crumbs.