地瓜球 · Dessert

Sweet Potato Balls

dì guā qiú

Golden hollow puffs made from sweet potato and tapioca starch, fried until crisp outside and chewy inside.

Usually vegetarianUsually NT$40–70

What to expect

Helpful details.

Ingredients
sweet potato · tapioca starch · sugar

Dietary notes
Usually vegan · Cooked in shared fryers

Good to know

Preparation varies by shop. Ask about cooking oil if you need to avoid specific ingredients.

Preparation varies by shop. Ask the vendor if you need to avoid specific ingredients.

Ask if this is vegetarian

Find it here

Common stops.

Taichung → Commonly found · Feng Chia Night Market

Hualien → Commonly found · Dongdamen Night Market

New Taipei City → Commonly found · Jiufen Old Street
Jiufen is especially known for taro and sweet-potato treats.