Sweet Potato Cakes
Sweet Potato Cakes are a quick and easy snack or dessert made with mashed sweet potatoes, glutinous rice flour, and sugar, pan-fried to golden perfection. These chewy, mildly sweet cakes are a delicious treat for any time of the day. Try this simple and wholesome recipe today!
Sweet Potato Cakes are a delightful and wholesome treat made from mashed sweet potatoes combined with glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. These cakes are pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a golden-brown crust with a soft and tender interior. Their mildly sweet flavor and chewy texture make them a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even a light breakfast. Easy to prepare and packed with the natural goodness of sweet potatoes, these cakes are a perfect way to indulge in comfort food that's both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 400g sweet potato
- Water (as needed)
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp glutinous rice flour
- 2 tbsp wheat flour
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for the dough)
- 30 ml water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Sugar: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Directions
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Peel and cut 400g of sweet potatoes into pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-safe dish, add a little water, and microwave for 5 minutes until soft. Mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
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Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of white sugar, 3 tablespoons of glutinous rice flour, 2 tablespoons of wheat flour, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 30 ml of water. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
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Divide the dough into portions of about 50g each. Roll each portion into a round, flat cake with your hands. Repeat until all the dough is used.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the cakes in batches for 8-9 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
