Sweet Potato Pancakes

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 10min
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The sweet potato pancakes from Spoonsparrow are crispy, golden‑yellow and nutrient‑rich.

Ingredients

  • 800 g sweet potatoes
  • 1 large shallot (≈50 g)
  • 1 piece ginger (≈5 g)
  • 2 tbsp spelt whole‑grain flour (≈15 g)
  • 4 tbsp fine rolled oats (≈15 g)
  • 2 Eggs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • a pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Peel, wash and grate the sweet potatoes finely with a box grater. Peel and finely chop the shallot. Peel and grate the ginger.

  2. 2.

    Combine the prepared ingredients in a bowl with flour, oats, egg and spices; mix thoroughly and set aside for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3.

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non‑stick pan, drop about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake to form round pancakes ~1 cm thick. Fry on medium heat for about 8 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Serve with, e.g., arugula dip.