Description
Discover a tasty recipe for Zambian Sweet Potato Fritters, a delightful snack that combines sweet potatoes with spices and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (approximately 1 pound), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by placing the cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water. Cook them for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork. Drain the sweet potatoes and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until they reach a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate the flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, scallions, cilantro, egg, and buttermilk into the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir the mixture until it is thoroughly blended.
- In a deep skillet, pour in enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom by about an inch and heat it over medium heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, carefully drop spoonfuls of the sweet potato mixture into the hot oil, gently pressing them down to form small patties. Fry them in batches, ensuring the pan isn’t overcrowded.
- Cook each fritter for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and develop a crispy exterior. Once done, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve these delightful bites warm, optionally garnished with extra cilantro for a fresh touch.
Notes
- For an added kick, mix in 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- For a healthier twist, consider replacing half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Zambian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Zambian Sweet Potato Fritters, Sweet Potato Delight Bites