Carrot Balls
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Carrot Balls

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Carrot Balls

About This Recipe

These crispy and flavorful carrot patties are a delicious way to enjoy fresh carrots with a savory twist! Grated carrots are mixed with scallions, aromatic five-spice powder, and a blend of mung bean and wheat flour for the perfect texture. The mixture is lightly salted, rested for optimal cohesion, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The result? Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside patties with a hint of spice and natural sweetness. Ideal as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, these carrot patties are a unique and tasty way to incorporate more veggies into your meals. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, they’re sure to become a family favorite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • carrots 250g
The aromatics
  • scallions 30g
  • mung bean flour 50g
  • wheat flour 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • five-spice powder 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash and dry the carrots, then grate them into fine pieces. If using a blender, be careful not to over-blend. If necessary, use a knife to chop them further. Add a little salt and mix well with your hands until the salt is fully incorporated. Let it sit for a few minutes, then gently squeeze out some water with your hands.
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Step 2
Step 2
Add chopped scallions, five-spice powder, mung bean flour, and wheat flour. Add an appropriate amount of salt (about 2 tablespoons) and mix in a clockwise direction until the ingredients are well combined, which should take about 2 minutes.
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Step 3
Step 3
Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow it to rest and become more cohesive, similar to dumpling filling.
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Step 4
Step 4
Prepare the oil for frying. To fry the patties, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add a few patties (do not overcrowd the pan) and fry until they are golden brown. Remove the fried patties from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Step 5
Step 5
The finished product should have a nice color.
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Step 6
Step 6
Serve and enjoy!

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