Sweet Potato Cakes and Mojito Sauce Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥘 Cuisine: Caribbean
🍽 Recipe Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
🔑 Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Caribbean, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
👨🍳 Description: Dive into the deliciousness of Sweet Potato Cakes paired with zesty Mojito Sauce, a delightful recipe perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes | 3 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Garlic | 1/2 |
| Cornmeal | 1/2 |
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Lime juice | – |
| Cilantro | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| Bread crumbs | 1 cup |
| Jalapeño | 1 |
| Salt | to taste |
| Pepper | to taste |
Mojito Sauce:
- Lime juice: 3 tbsp
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Cilantro: 2 tbsp (chopped)
- Garlic: 1 clove (minced)
- Jalapeño: 1 (minced)
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sweet Potato Cakes:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, minced jalapeño, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion turns soft, approximately 3 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper as per your taste. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes.
- Stir in the sautéed onion mixture and bread crumbs. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small cakes using your hands. Silver dollar-sized cakes work best for appetizers.
- Flatten the cakes and coat them with cornmeal.
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Cook the Sweet Potato Cakes:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Fry the sweet potato cakes in batches until they turn golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the cooked cakes to paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Prepare the Mojito Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Plate the fried sweet potato cakes alongside the freshly made Mojito Sauce.
- Serve immediately and relish the flavorful combination of sweet potatoes with the zesty sauce.
- Optionally, for a healthier alternative, you can bake the sweet potato cakes instead of frying them. Ensure to baste them with oil on both sides and turn them while baking for even crispiness.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 667.3
- Fat Content: 49.8g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 241.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.7g
- Fiber: 4.9g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 6.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño according to your preference.
- These Sweet Potato Cakes can be served as appetizers, side dishes, or even as a main course for a vegetarian meal.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces to find your perfect pairing with these crispy sweet potato cakes.
- Don’t forget to share this delightful recipe with your friends and family, spreading the joy of delicious homemade cooking! 🍠🌿🌶
