Savory Sweet Potato Pancakes

Savory Sweet Potato Pancakes

Crisp-edged pancakes made with grated sweet potato, onion, scallions, garlic, and warm cumin, pan-fried until tender and golden.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Peel and coarsely grate the sweet potato and onion. Wrap them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid, then transfer them to the mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Sweet Potato, 120.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: Box Grater, cutting board, kitchen towel, mixing bowl, Vegetable Peeler

  2. Step 2

    Slice the scallions and mince the garlic, then add both to the grated vegetables.

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Scallion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Add the eggs, flour, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Stir until the vegetables are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 2.0 piece Egg, 6.0 gr Fine Salt, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin

    Cookware: mixing bowl, mixing spoon

  4. Step 4

    Heat half of the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Shape half of the batter into 4 pancakes about 1 cm thick and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned, tender at the center, and at least 74°C internally.

    Timer: 9 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the cooked pancakes to the serving plate. Add the remaining oil and cook the remaining batter in the same way.

    Timer: 9 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, serving plate, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Let the pancakes rest briefly, then serve warm.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: serving plate

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the centers to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep for up to 3 days, and reheat thoroughly to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • raw egg batter
  • hot cooking oil
  • dense vegetable pancakes may brown before the centers cook