Sweet Winter Delight: Crispy Sweet Potato Pancakes
A Perfect Winter Snack: Sweet Potato Pancakes
Introducing a recipe for sweet potato pancakes, a warm and comforting snack perfect for the winter season. Make these delicious pancakes with a crispy exterior and a tender, sweet interior using fresh sweet potatoes. This simple yet delightful recipe is sure to please everyone’s palate.
Main Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes (medium-sized)
- Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu)
- Water
- Cooking Oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This recipe uses fresh, sweet potatoes brought from my parents’ home over the weekend. One of them was particularly large and sweet. Out of 20 potatoes, I gave 10 to my in-laws and plan to use the remaining 10 for various dishes.
Step 2
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water. You can peel them completely using a vegetable peeler, or as shown in the photo, leave some stripes of skin for a decorative touch.
Step 3
Sweet potato pancakes are sometimes offered as a ceremonial food. Since we are not observing a ceremony, I decided to make them as a warm winter snack. (Tip: In the past, I injured my hand badly while slicing sweet potatoes with a mandoline, requiring six stitches. Because of that experience, I now slice them thickly with a knife for safety. Please be careful when slicing!)
Step 4
To prevent browning and keep the sliced sweet potatoes fresh, soak them in cold water for a short while. This step also helps to remove excess starch.
Step 5
Let’s prepare the batter that will coat the sweet potatoes. Mix pancake mix (Buchim Garu) and water in a 1:1 ratio. The pancake mix is already seasoned, so no extra salt is needed. If you are using regular flour, add a pinch of salt to season it.
Step 6
To help the batter adhere better to the sweet potatoes, lightly coat the sliced sweet potatoes with frying powder. This step will make the pancakes crispier.
Step 7
Dip the sweet potato slices, lightly coated with frying powder, into the prepared batter, ensuring they are well-coated. Mix them gently so the batter covers each piece evenly.
Step 8
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan. Place the batter-coated sweet potato slices one by one and fry until golden brown. (Tip: Aim for a thin coating of batter rather than a thick one for a better texture. If you rush the process, the batter might become too thick, so try to be mindful and adjust as needed.)
