Filipino Taro Bilo Balls
A traditional Filipino snack made with taro and bilo. The combination of textures and flavors is a perfect representation of Filipino cuisine. These crispy fried balls are a delicious treat.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Taro, grated
- ●1 cup Bilo, grated
- ●1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 cup Water
- ●as needed Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine grated taro and bilo. Mix well.
- 2
Add all-purpose flour, salt, and water to the mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth.
- 4
Divide the dough into small balls. You should end up with around 20-25 balls.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 6
When the oil is hot, add a few taro bilo balls to the pan and fry until golden brown.
- 7
Remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve the Filipino Taro Bilo Balls warm or at room temperature.