Sweet Potato Fritters
Courtesy of North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
What you need:
* 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
* 3 large eggs
* 1/4 c. chopped green onions
* 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
* 1/4 tsp. ground mace
* 1/4 c. vegetable oil
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 2 chopped ripe pears,
* 1/4 c. raisins
* 1/2 c. orange marmalade
* 1 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger
* 3 large eggs
* 1/4 c. chopped green onions
* 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
* 1/4 tsp. ground mace
* 1/4 c. vegetable oil
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 2 chopped ripe pears,
* 1/4 c. raisins
* 1/2 c. orange marmalade
* 1 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger
What to do:
1. Wrap Sweet Potatoes in clean dish towel; wring to remove excess moisture.
2. In bowl, combine Sweet Potatoes with remaining ingredients except oil; blend well. 3. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Spoon heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into skillet, flattening with back of spoon. Cook until golden on both sides, turning after about 4 min.
5. Remove paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with Coulis.
Pear Coulis: In bowl, combine 2 chopped ripe pears, 1/4 c. raisins, 1/2 c. orange marmalade and 1 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger.
2. In bowl, combine Sweet Potatoes with remaining ingredients except oil; blend well. 3. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Spoon heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into skillet, flattening with back of spoon. Cook until golden on both sides, turning after about 4 min.
5. Remove paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with Coulis.
Pear Coulis: In bowl, combine 2 chopped ripe pears, 1/4 c. raisins, 1/2 c. orange marmalade and 1 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 316; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 106mg; Total Carbs: 50g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 239mg; Potassium: 352mg;