Top 20 Female Cooking Influencers on Instagram (Jul 2026)

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These influencers mention 'cooking' in their Instagram bio. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
07/18/2026
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1. erin

United States

baking + cooking 🧑‍🍳 📍atx 💌 teamerin@underscoretalent.com recipes are here! ⬇️

Followers
937.2k
Fake followers
21.02%
Engagement rate
6.04%
Average Reel plays
694.9k
Audience gender
female
71.67%
male
28.33%
Top performing Reels
  1. 3 859 393
  2. 2 160 604
  3. 1 970 038
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
68.04%
United Kingdom
4.33%
Canada
3.27%
Mexico
3.11%
Philippines
1.94%
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2. Anusha Chenna

India

Cooking/Kitchen Savoring life one bite at a time 👩🏻‍🍳 ✉️ For Collaboration: chennaanusha710@gmail.com or DM #CookingIsLiving

Followers
724k
Fake followers
20.27%
Engagement rate
4.31%
Average Reel plays
1.1M
Audience gender
female
53.19%
male
46.81%
Top performing Reels
  1. 1 041 001
  2. 891 492
  3. 753 713
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
India
89.31%
Malaysia
3.13%
United States
2.16%
United Arab Emirates
1.08%
Singapore
0.97%
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3. Alexandra Nikolidaki

Greece

Greek Family Recipes!! 📩Collabs: alexandrashome19@gmail.com Follow for a Mediterranean way of cooking 👇

Followers
678.2k
Fake followers
17.35%
Engagement rate
2.64%
Average Reel plays
445.9k
Audience gender
female
71.01%
male
28.99%
Top performing Reels
  1. This Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes is a beloved dish in nearly every Greek household. It’s a true representation of comforting, homemade food—easy to prepare, full of flavor, and bursting with Mediterranean aromas. What makes this dish so special is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, it delivers a meal that’s hearty, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare. Trust me, once you try this recipe, it will quickly become your go-to meal. Whether you’re cooking for your family, hosting friends, or meal-prepping for the week, this dish will never fail to impress. Pair it with a Greek salad or some crusty bread to soak up the juices, and you’ve got yourself a true taste of Greece right at home. Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes Ingredients: • 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces (with bones and skin) • 2 pounds (1 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water For the sauce (mix in a jar): • 1/3 cup (100 ml) extra virgin olive oil • Juice of 2.5 lemons • 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp oregano • Salt, to taste Instructions: • Preheat your oven to 180°C (380°F). • Place the potatoes in a baking pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. • Add the chicken pieces on top of the potatoes. Drizzle the sauce from the jar evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Add the 60 ml water to the jar, swirl to collect the remaining sauce, and pour it along the side of the pan. • Sprinkle the chicken with some black pepper. • Cover the pan with a lid or parchment paper and aluminum foil. Bake at 380 Fahrenheit (180 Celsius) for 1 hour and 20 minutes. • Remove the cover and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and the skin is crispy. • During this time, baste the chicken with the juices from the pan 3-4 times to keep it moist and flavorful. • Serve warm and enjoy with a glass of @gratsiwine white wine! Perfect with a simple salad or fresh bread to soak up the delicious sauce. #greeklemonchickenandpotatoes #lemonchicken #greekcuisine🇬🇷
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  2. Moussaka Recipe Ingredients For the meat sauce: • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 pound (600 g) ground beef • 2 onions, blended • 2 garlic cloves, blended • 1/4 cup (50 ml) cognac • 3 tomatoes, blended • 1/3 cup (80 ml) tomato juice • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 bay leaf • Salt and pepper • 1 bunch parsley, chopped For the vegetables: • 3 potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices • 4 eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices • Olive oil for frying For the béchamel sauce: • 1.5 liters milk • 6 tbsp cornstarch • 2 tbsp butter • 1/2 tsp nutmeg • Salt and pepper, to taste • 3 egg yolks • 1/2 cup (120 g) grated cheese • 1/4 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs • 1/2 cup grated cheese Instructions • Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the ground beef until browned. Add the blended onions and garlic, stirring until fragrant. Pour in the cognac and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add the blended tomatoes, tomato juice, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt, pepper. Lower the heat and let the sauce cook for 25 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley, cook for 1 more minute, and set aside. • Fry the potato slices until golden Fry the eggplant slices until softened and lightly golden. Place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. • In a saucepan, mix the milk and cornstarch. Stir constantly over medium heat until it thickens. Add the butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Remove from heat and whisk in the grated cheese and egg yolks. • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on the bottom. Add a layer of grated cheese, then a layer of fried potatoes. Add another layer of grated cheese, followed by a layer of fried eggplants. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Spread the ground beef sauce evenly over the vegetables. Add another layer of potatoes, followed by a final layer of eggplants. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with grated cheese. • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. • Let the moussaka cool for 1-2 hours before slicing. #greekmoussaka #greekcuisine🇬🇷
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  3. The Famous Greek Tzatziki Recipe 🇬🇷 No Greek table is complete without this creamy, garlicky, and refreshing dip! Whether you’re serving it with warm pita, grilled meats, or simply as a snack, tzatziki brings a taste of the Mediterranean to every bite. Here’s the authentic way to make it: 🥒 Ingredients • 3 small cucumbers or 1 very large cucumber, grated and well strained • 1 ⅔ cups (400g) strained Greek yogurt • 2–3 garlic cloves, finely grated • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • Salt & pepper to taste Instructions Grate the cucumber using the coarse side of a grater. Place it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step keeps your tzatziki thick and creamy. In a mixing bowl, combine the strained cucumber, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, dill, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Gently mix everything together until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld (optional but recommended). Before serving, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and serve with Kalamata olives on the side. Serving Ideas Enjoy tzatziki with warm pita bread, alongside grilled souvlaki, roasted vegetables, or as a dip on a mezze platter. Authentic, simple, and full of flavor — this is the tzatziki recipe you’ll keep coming back to! #tzatziki #tzatzikirecipe #greekcuisine🇬🇷 #greekrecipes #mediterraneandiet
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
19.86%
Greece
8.33%
United Kingdom
6.88%
Germany
5.57%
Turkey
4.33%
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4. Banana Leaf Cooking

India

Your Taste Our Passion 😍🍗🍱 Village Style Cooking 🌾🌴 Watch Full Video YouTube or Facebook

Followers
588.7k
Fake followers
23.71%
Engagement rate
7.1%
Average Reel plays
1.2M
Audience gender
female
43.82%
male
56.18%
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
India
87.55%
Malaysia
3.23%
United Arab Emirates
2.24%
Saudi Arabia
0.66%
Qatar
0.59%
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5. Kay

United States

▪️ cooking whatever I wanna eat 😋 ▪️ collab: fationatefoodbelly@gmail.com ▪️ los angeles, ca ☀️

Followers
585.6k
Fake followers
21.09%
Engagement rate
8.53%
Average Reel plays
234.8k
Audience gender
female
73.5%
male
26.5%
Top performing Reels
  1. 359 952
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
28.8%
Indonesia
12.62%
Philippines
6.72%
Japan
6.65%
Malaysia
6.14%
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6. Naajma Shanel

United States

🍴Easy Meals & Dessert Ideas🧁 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cooking for my family of 7 ❤️ 📩 Naajma@acmtalent.com 📍PHL|MD|NJ

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7. Allison

United States

- 🍽️ Your favorite Cooking Auntie - 🥾 @stepbet host (code finallyallison) - 😎🌻 Easy Healthy Lifestyle - 👇🏻my Links and Recipes

Followers
557.6k
Fake followers
14.43%
Engagement rate
3.3%
Average Reel plays
130.7k
Audience gender
female
96.97%
male
3.03%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
79.71%
Canada
5.54%
United Kingdom
2.81%
Brazil
0.97%
Australia
0.97%
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8. Arpudha Valli

India

Dm for collaborations For colab call: 9952909411 Only cooking Receipes arputhaskitchen@gmail.com

Followers
530.1k
Fake followers
20.34%
Engagement rate
3.93%
Average Reel plays
808k
Audience gender
female
61.18%
male
38.82%
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
India
90.47%
United Arab Emirates
1.62%
Malaysia
1.45%
Singapore
1.13%
China
0.65%
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10. Raji Sundaramoorthy

United Arab Emirates

Life enricher - "Avlo simple thaan intha recipe" Transition Cooking|ExploringUAE|Parenting|Relationship|Gender Equality|Fitness DM/Mail for PaidCollab

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11. Mama LuLu

United States

Cooking is buhay. Life is buhay, therefore you know? 🇵🇭🇺🇸 OUR YOUTUBE COOKING CHANNEL! ⬇️LUMPIANG SHANGHAI RECIPE

Followers
371.1k
Fake followers
21.32%
Engagement rate
24.75%
Average Reel plays
1.1M
Audience gender
female
69.8%
male
30.2%
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
United States
44.43%
Philippines
11.49%
United Kingdom
5.34%
Canada
4.05%
India
3.48%
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12. Michelle Davenport PhD, RD

United States

Slow aging with water-based cooking Scientist & dietitian Clinical nutrition 🤝 Generational wisdom Ex-founder profiled in TIME, WSJ & Forbes

Followers
348.5k
Fake followers
22.4%
Engagement rate
2.15%
Average Reel plays
209k
Audience gender
female
90.22%
male
9.78%
Top performing Reels
  1. Why is no one talking about how the way we’re cooking is making us sicker? Maybe it just hasn’t been on anyone’s radar because it’s not what people want to hear. Maybe it’s because food companies don’t want us to hear it. Either way, we’re not talking about it enough. If you’ve been following me, you’ll know that I’m always talking about why we should cook with water based cooking methods to lower our risks of chronic diseases and premature aging. I get a lot of messages from people who never knew water based cooking, like I am here with steam, could actually produce delicious, time-saving dishes. Wish I could say I invented all this but water based cooking is as old as it gets and many of my recipes are pulled from older cuisines and generational dishes from my own family. If you’ve never tried water eggs or steamed eggs before, you’re going to love this one. I said two ingredients in the video, but honestly water doesn’t even count! There are so many versions of water eggs. This is the Chinese version and I’ll actually be sharing the Japanese version (Chawanmushi) next! Ingredients: 2 Eggs Warm water (double the volume of eggs) Pinch of salt Optional toppings: sesame oil, soy sauce, sliced green onions Directions: 1. Measure the volume of the eggs you are using. Beat the eggs until smooth. 2. Add double the volume of warm water (2:1 water to eggs ratio). Add sprinkle of salt. Mix. 3. Pour mixture through a sieve into a heat-safe bowl that will fit into your steamer. Cover bowl with a heat safe plate. This recipe will make 2 bowls and you can cook them individually or together depending on the size of your steamer. 4. Steam for 10-12 minutes on low heat. 5. Remove and cut into squares, then add toppings. Enjoy! xo Dr. Michelle . . . . . . . #longevitydiet #antiagingfood #glycation #steamedegg
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  2. If you want to live a long and healthy life, here’s one recipe you’ll absolutely need to learn: A really good broth. A broth like this oxtail pho, my lazy girl version of our family recipe that has been passed down for generations. I’m embarrassed to say that I never realized how much nourishment and love my mom’s pho broth held until I started researching my dissertation for my PhD years ago. My research highlighted the importance of cooking with water to slow aging. Doing so lowers the amount of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), the compounds that attach to our DNA and cells. All the evidence was there- cooking with water instead of dry heat slows the rate of total body aging- brain aging, skin aging, and even reverses some complications associated with diabetes. And it had been under my nose, literally, the whole time. This is my lazy girl’s version of my mother’s and my grandmother’s recipe for Oxtail Pho. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family has. Ingredients 2 lbs oxtail (if you have time soak for 1 hr before cooking to remove excess blood, makes a cleaner broth) Pho spices: 5-6 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 1-2 black cardamom 1-2Tbsp each: coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves 1 large onion, charred then washed 1 large ginger, charred then washed Fish sauce (or salt) Toppings: chopped cilantro and scallions, Thai basil or Italian basil, diced jalapeño (optional) 1 package of rice noodles, cooked according to directions Directions 1. Place oxtail, charred onion and ginger and spices (put into a steel tea strainer or small cheesecloth bag) into a large pot and cover with cold filtered water. 2. Bring to a boil and then lower to low/simmer for 3 hrs OR hit 45 min pressure cook in the instant pot 3. Before serving, skim the impurities and fat. 5. Season with fish sauce and salt. Some people like to balance it out with a pinch of sugar, but I skip this step. 6. Assemble your bowl with noodles and herbs. Noodle tip: If you have blood sugar sensitivity, feel free to omit the noodles altogether or swap for a low carb option like konjac noodles. 🍜 xo Dr. Michelle . . . . . . . . #longevitydiet #antiagingfood #pho #glycation
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
59.21%
Canada
5.59%
United Kingdom
5.54%
Australia
4.85%
Germany
2.12%
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13. Tay Brice

United States

Cooking - Traveling - DIY 📧 : Tay@linkcreatormgmt.com

Followers
336.6k
Fake followers
14.97%
Engagement rate
4.64%
Average Reel plays
500.6k
Audience gender
female
92.73%
male
7.27%
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
92.8%
Canada
2.41%
United Kingdom
1.14%
Germany
0.88%
Australia
0.48%
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14. Veena Madhan

India

ವೀ ಇಟ್ಸ್ | ಕನ್ನಡ Food Blogger I convert my passion into reality🫰🏻 Food🍱,Cooking👩🏻‍🍳, Lifestyle🛍️, Travel✈️, DM for Collab and Promotion 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼📩

Followers
330k
Fake followers
16.15%
Engagement rate
3.68%
Average Reel plays
371.1k
Audience gender
female
24.72%
male
75.28%
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
India
95.73%
United States
1.27%
United Arab Emirates
0.3%
Singapore
0.3%
Saudi Arabia
0.3%
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15. Kaveri kavi's foodlab | Cooking | Influencer

India

Easy Home made & Authentic Foods Passionate cook👩‍🍳 💌 DM For Business Collaboration

Followers
297.2k
Fake followers
15.86%
Engagement rate
4.75%
Average Reel plays
559.8k
Audience gender
female
63.85%
male
36.15%
Top performing Reels
  1. 308 321
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
India
94.05%
United States
1.7%
United Arab Emirates
1.34%
Australia
0.49%
Canada
0.36%
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16. Jess • Recipes • Time Spent Outdoors

United States

Jess 🌲 recipes for families + camping+ outdoor cooking ✉️mountain.mothering@gmail.com

Followers
281.6k
Fake followers
15.2%
Engagement rate
2.7%
Average Reel plays
136.9k
Audience gender
female
93.84%
male
6.16%
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
68.58%
United Kingdom
7.71%
Canada
4.71%
Australia
3.93%
Germany
1.34%
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17. Ashley | Suburban Homestead

United States

Helping women build a slower, homegrown life — even with a 9–5👩🏻‍💻↔️👩🏻‍🌾 Suburban Garden • Chickens • Home Cooking Start where you are ↓

Followers
253.6k
Fake followers
18.19%
Engagement rate
2.4%
Average Reel plays
26.3k
Audience gender
female
74.45%
male
25.55%
Top performing Reels
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  2. Hatching Baby Chicks 🐣 Hatching your own chicks is so much fun and a great thing to do with kids. Most hatcheries like @mypetchickenofficial and @metzerfarms sell hatching eggs. It takes 22 days for chicken eggs to hatch! We have the Nurture Right 360 from @tractorsupply Here some tips if setting up an incubator: 1. Inspect and wipe down your incubator with a damp cloth. 2. Read the manual! Front to back! 3. Place the incubator in a draft-free area with a consistent room temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and not in direct sunlight. 4. Plug in the incubator and make sure everything works. Check the egg rotator, canceling light and temperature settings. Most devices have an automatic count down timer of 21 days that starts as soon as you plug it. If you aren’t ready to start incubating your eggs, just make sure to unplug it and start it again when ready. 5. Check your egg placement and count. I like to do a dry run and place all my eggs in each spot to make sure they fit and do once rotation of the egg turner to make sure they roll fine. If the eggs cannot turn they may not develop correctly. 6. Now you are ready to start incubation. With the incubator empty (no eggs inside) plug the device in and set the temperature to 99.5F and the humidity to 50-55% (these may be automatically programmed as default settings). 7. Add water to channel A, leaving channel B closed. Open the vent half way. Let the incubator run for 1-2 hours to come to temperature. 8. Remove the lid, leaving the device plugged in, snd arrange the eggs in the slots pointy side inward. Place the lid back on. 9. Monitor and add water to channel A as needed making sure the temperature and humidity stay constant. This is an old video from last year, but I wanted to share this whole process from start to finish in case you wanted to hatch your own chickens! Now the count down is on! Make sure to check back, around day 7 we are going to candle them to see how they are developing! #babychicks #hatchling #backyardchickens #eggs #chickensofinstagram
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
90.76%
Canada
2.73%
United Kingdom
0.84%
Puerto Rico
0.42%
Brazil
0.42%
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18. Grace Mushavhela

South Africa

💕Embracing Home Cooking💕Collabs: gracethecookist@gmail.com 400k followers of Facebook 660k followers on Tiktok

Followers
248.8k
Fake followers
18.13%
Engagement rate
3.87%
Average Reel plays
233.8k
Audience gender
female
80.67%
male
19.33%
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
73.79%
Namibia
5.04%
Zimbabwe
3.41%
Zambia
2.79%
Botswana
2.21%
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20. Sunidhi

India

🍀easy vegetarian recipes! 📍Bangalore Managed by: @wearelit_official For collab: nids.lid@wearelit.co @nids.bits

Followers
223.5k
Fake followers
17.86%
Engagement rate
2.68%
Average Reel plays
185.3k
Audience gender
female
74.03%
male
25.97%
Top performing Reels
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  2. Ep 9: The Potato Edit 🥔✨ Soft, chewy boiled potato balls that melt in your mouth! The easiest homemade snack for potato lovers.. perfectly soft every time! 📝Ingredients: Potato Balls: • 2–3 medium potatoes • 2 tbsp cornflour • 1 tbsp tapioca starch(optional) • A pinch of salt Chili Oil Sauce: • 1 tbsp red chili flakes • 1 tsp grated ginger • 1 tsp chopped garlic • A handful of coriander leaves • 1 tbsp sesame seeds • 1–2 tbsp chili sauce / sriracha • 1 tbsp soy sauce • ½ tsp vinegar • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional) • Salt to taste • 2 tbsp hot oil • 1–2 tbsp water Method: 1. Boil the peeled potatoes until soft, and mash them while still slightly warm until smooth. 2. Add cornflour, tapioca starch, and salt. Mix well to form a soft dough. 3. Shape the dough into small bite-sized balls. 4. Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop in the potato balls. 5. Once they float (about 2 minutes), remove immediately. 6. Transfer them into an ice water bath to stop cooking and keep them chewy. 7. In a bowl, add chili flakes, ginger, garlic, coriander, sesame seeds, and salt. Pour hot oil over it to release flavors. 8. Add chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and a little water. Mix well, toss in the potato balls and coat evenly. Enjoy! . . . . . {chewy potato balls, easy recipe, potato balls, aloo recipes, potato recipes, the potato edit series, viral, trending, crispy, snack, evening snack, crunchy, explore page, fyp, viral recipes, side dish, spicy}
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
India
79%
United States
5.97%
Nepal
1.72%
United Kingdom
1.61%
Canada
1.26%

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