Grilled Sweet Potato: Thai Dessert (Muntip)
By Sho @ Hungry for Thai
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Feb 2nd 2025 
Grilled Sweet Potato (Muntip) is a traditional Thai dessert and popular street food that can be found all over Thailand. It is often sold alongside grilled bananas and grilled sticky rice. It's easy to find, affordable, and always satisfying.
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What you'll need
- Sweet Potato: Naturally sweet and gives a soft, creamy texture.
- Coconut Milk : Adds richness and enhances the flavor.
- Glutinous Rice Flour: Povides a chewy and slightly elastic texture.
- Sugar: For sweetness and balancing the flavors.
Traditionally, this dessert is made with cassava, but today I'm adapting it by using sweet potato instead. I personally love this type of Thai dessert—it's easy to find, affordable, and always satisfying.
FAQs
Is Muntip the same as Japanese grilled sweet potato?
Not quite! Japanese Yaki Imo is simply roasted sweet potato—soft, caramelized, and naturally sweet. Muntip is a Thai dessert, made by mixing sweet potato with coconut milk and glutinous rice flour to create a chewy, mochi-like texture. Both are amazing, but Muntip is perfect for those who love soft, bouncy desserts!
How do I store Grilled Sweet Potato Balls (Muntip)?
If you have leftovers (which is rare because they're so good! 😆), here's how to store them:
- Short-term (1-2 days): * Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature if you plan to eat them the next day. Make sure it's not hot amymore when you put them in the container. * When ready to eat, just reheat in an air fryer or oven for 5 minutes at 180°C (356°F) to bring back the chewiness!
- Long-term (up to a week): * Store in the fridge in an airtight container. * Reheat in an oven or air fryer (180°C for 5-7 minutes) before serving.
- Freezing (up to 1 month): * Store uncooked dough balls in an airtight bag. * When ready to eat, thaw them for 10-15 minutes, then bake or air fry as usual!
Making it at home, I can confidently say the taste is just as good as the ones I've bought from street vendors. So, let's give it a try and make some delicious Muntip together! 🍠🔥😋
Grilled Sweet Potato: Thai Dessert (Muntip)
Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Serves
3
Ingredients
Steps
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Coooking Grilled Sweet Potato Balls (Muntip):
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Peel the sweet potato and cut into small pieces, then steam them for 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
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Take half of the steamed sweet potato and blend it with coconut milk until smooth and creamy.
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Combine the blended mixture with the remaining steamed sweet potato.
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Add sugar and glutinous rice flour, then knead until the dough is smooth and well-mixed.
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Shape the dough into your desired form.
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Place the shaped sweet potatoes in an air fryer at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Or you can also bake it in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes per side.
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Grilling with an air fryer and an oven has slight differences. No matter which method you choose, the flavor is just as delicious!
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Nutritional info
% of daily valueCalorie Breakdown
Protein
49 cal
Fat
235 cal
Carbs
928 cal
Tips
- Using an oven instead of an air fryer will result in a puffier texture.
- Glutinous rice flour makes the snack delightfully chewy when eaten warm.
- Though the exterior may appear dry, the inside stays soft and slightly sticky.
- For added texture and flavor, mix in corn kernels or shredded young coconut before shaping.
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