Fried Sweet Potato Cakes

You can guarantee these will become a favorite with the children. Substitute regular potatoes if you don't have any of the sweet ones available, and add a bit of pumpkin or squash. That will give you a very similar look and taste to the orange sweet potato varieties.

Fried Sweet Potato Cakes

Serves: 8 (4 potato cakes per person)

Ingredients:

3 large sweet potatoes
2 medium eggs
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1 3/4 tablespoons flour
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup crème fraiche or sour cream
Finely chopped fresh chives

Preparation:

Boil the unpeeled sweet potatoes in a pot of sea-salted water for 12-14 minutes until you can easily press a fork through them. Drain and leave to cool in a fridge.
Once completely cooled peel the potatoes. The skin will fall off easily.
Shred the potato with a grater. Mix in the green onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and potato in a large bowl with your hands.
Form Ping-Pong size balls with the batter.
Heat a skillet with oil until it is splattering. Place several balls in the oil and flatten them with a spatula. Cook 3 minutes each side until golden brown. Add more oil and continue with the rest.
Garnish each Potato cake with a dollop of crème fraiche or sour cream and chives.
Serve immediately. Serve with a side salad for a full meal.