Chewy and Soft Mashed Sweet Potato Pancakes
A Recipe for Chewy and Soft Mashed Sweet Potato Pancakes, Perfect for Kids’ Snacks
Hello everyone! Today, I’m sharing a unique recipe for pancakes made by mashing boiled sweet potatoes. It’s a delightful twist on enjoying sweet potatoes!
Ingredients- 1 Sweet Potato (medium size)
- 0.3 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Starch (corn or potato starch)
- 1 Tbsp Milk
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the sweet potato, the base of our delicious pancake. I’m using a sweet Japanese sweet potato variety. Wash it thoroughly under running water, place it in a pot, and cover with enough water to submerge the sweet potato. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until very tender. It’s done when a chopstick inserted easily pierces through.
Step 2
Once the sweet potato is well-cooked, drain it lightly in a colander. While it’s still warm, peel off the skin. Transfer the peeled sweet potato to a wide, shallow bowl suitable for mashing. Mashing while still warm makes the process much smoother.
Step 3
Now, let’s mash the sweet potato. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the sweet potato until it’s completely smooth, with no lumps. Lumps will affect the texture, so it’s crucial to mash it thoroughly to achieve a smooth batter-like consistency. This step is key to creating those wonderfully soft sweet potato pancakes.
Step 4
Add salt to the mashed sweet potato to balance the flavors. While sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, a pinch of salt enhances their sweetness and adds depth to the overall taste, preventing it from being bland. Add about 0.3 teaspoons of salt and mix well to season.
Step 5
Next, we’ll add starch to achieve that signature chewy texture. You can use either cornstarch or potato starch. Add 1 tablespoon of starch and mix thoroughly. Ensure the starch is evenly distributed to get the right batter consistency.
Step 6
If the batter seems too stiff, add about 1 tablespoon of milk to make it softer and mix everything together well. Milk will make the batter moister and smoother, contributing to a tender sweet potato pancake. Stir until all ingredients are uniformly combined.
Step 7
Now it’s time to cook the sweet potato pancakes. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Scoop about a tablespoon of the batter and place it onto the hot pan. Use the back of the spoon to flatten it into thin, round shapes. Making them small will make them easier to flip and eat.
Step 8
Heat control is crucial here! Sweet potato pancakes can burn easily, so be sure to cook them slowly over low heat. Once one side is golden brown, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown. Make sure to cook them long enough for the inside to be fully cooked through.
Step 9
Voilà! Your delicious mashed sweet potato pancakes are ready! They’re wonderfully crispy on the outside and delightfully chewy and soft on the inside. The sweetness of the potato, the savory touch of salt, and the chewiness from the starch create a wholesome snack that everyone, young and old, will love! They are perfect as a sweet and soft treat for children or a satisfying, nutritious snack for adults.
Step 10
While simply boiled sweet potatoes are delicious, transforming them into pancakes makes them a much more special and elegant dish. These chewy and sweet mashed sweet potato pancakes are a must-try! You won’t regret making them!
