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Pan-fried grated sweet potato cakes

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  • 2 whole sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp tapioca or corn flour
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Peel the sweet potatoes and grate them on a box grater or in a food processor with a grater attachment.
Rinse the grated sweet potato, drain, and squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Add the tapioca or corn flour, thyme, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne and the egg; mix very well.
Seasoning and binding with egg
  • cayenne pepper
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tbsp oil
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan, portion the mixture in by the quarter cup and flatten.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes a side until golden and crispy; transfer to a plate.
Variation: cook in a waffle maker 5 to 8 minutes until crispy and golden.