SAVORY CARIBBEAN-INSPIRED SWEET POTATO CAKES
This recipe is inspired by fried buttercup squash patties that I had at the best Caribbean restaurant in town! Enjoy the complex and satisfying mix of garlic and chili pepper, with just a tinge of sweetness. These are great for appetizers, a light lunch with salad, or even for brunch! The sweet potatoes can be replaced with a winter squash, such as buttercup. Serve them warm, plain, or topped with maple syrup or a fruit chutney.
Provided by Shannon
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 53m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a pan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, place the potatoes in a mixing bowl, and mash.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the jalapeno pepper, green onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir the vegetables, brown sugar, and allspice into the mashed sweet potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Form the sweet potato mixture into 12 slightly flattened cakes about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter using your hands or large spoons. Place on a plate.
- Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the sweet potato cakes in the skillet, four at a time, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side, 6 to 8 minutes. Add more oil if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
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Ohi Suha
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less cayenne pepper next time.
Sduduzo Ngcongo
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from these cakes, but they were really good! I loved the unique flavors and the crispy exterior.
Hamza Ansari
[email protected]These cakes were really easy to make and they were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making them again!
Deepak Bist
[email protected]I found these cakes to be a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe with some grated zucchini or applesauce.
Toriqul Islam
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Abu Yousuf
[email protected]I loved the unique flavors in these cakes. They were a nice change from the usual sweet potato cakes I make.
Naveed Afzal
[email protected]These cakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Syed Murtaza shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potato cakes, but these were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.
khan Log 786
[email protected]These cakes were delicious! I especially liked the dipping sauce.
Butter Boy
[email protected]I made these cakes for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Salman danish
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less cayenne pepper next time.
Abe Baig
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from these cakes, but they were really good! I loved the crispy exterior and the soft, fluffy interior.
shawn sellen
[email protected]These cakes were really easy to make and they were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes.
SR Raja Khan
[email protected]I found these cakes to be a bit dry. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe with some grated zucchini or applesauce.
free travel
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Andrei Mocanu
[email protected]I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors in these cakes. They were perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
shakel dey
[email protected]These cakes were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Abby Gyakie
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato cakes, but these were really good. The Caribbean-inspired flavors were very unique and delicious.
Sandile Ndlovu
[email protected]I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy exterior and the soft, fluffy interior.
Cyan Cyaann
[email protected]These sweet potato cakes were fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the cakes were moist and flavorful. I served them with a dollop of sour cream and they were a hit with my family.