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Steam 150 grams of ube (purple yam) for 15 minutes until tender. This can be done in a steamer basket over boiling water or in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water, covered.

Once the ube is steamed and slightly cooled, mash it thoroughly in a medium-sized bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth. Ensure there are no large lumps.

To the mashed ube, add 100 grams of glutinous rice flour, 20 grams of potato starch, 10 grams of oil, and 50 milliliters of water.

Mix all the ingredients together using your hands or a sturdy spoon until a cohesive dough is formed. The dough should be soft and pliable, not too sticky.

Take small portions of the dough and roll them into uniform small balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Place them on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C. Once preheated, arrange the mochi balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C and continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes. This will help them get a slightly crispy exterior.

Carefully remove the ube mochi balls from the air fryer. Serve them immediately as is, or for an extra treat, dip them in a little condensed milk.


Steam 150 grams of ube (purple yam) for 15 minutes until tender. This can be done in a steamer basket over boiling water or in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water, covered.

Once the ube is steamed and slightly cooled, mash it thoroughly in a medium-sized bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth. Ensure there are no large lumps.

To the mashed ube, add 100 grams of glutinous rice flour, 20 grams of potato starch, 10 grams of oil, and 50 milliliters of water.

Mix all the ingredients together using your hands or a sturdy spoon until a cohesive dough is formed. The dough should be soft and pliable, not too sticky.

Take small portions of the dough and roll them into uniform small balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Place them on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C. Once preheated, arrange the mochi balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C and continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes. This will help them get a slightly crispy exterior.

Carefully remove the ube mochi balls from the air fryer. Serve them immediately as is, or for an extra treat, dip them in a little condensed milk.
