North African Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipes

Steps:

• Shred the sweet potatoes, and place in a colander to drain for about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, curry powder and cumin. Make a well in the center, and pour in eggs and milk. Stir until all of the dry ingredients have been absorbed. Stir in sweet potatoes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the oil, and flatten with the back of the spoon. Fry until golden on both sides, flipping only once. If they are browning too fast, reduce the heat to medium. Remove from the oil, and keep warm while the other pancakes are frying.

Steps:

• Mix mashed sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl with egg.
• Stir in the flour and add the baking powder.
• Add up to 1/4 cup of milk while stirring.
• Stir in 1 tbsp melted butter.
• The mixture should have the consistency of thick, lumpy sauce like an "instant" pancake mix. Add more milk, if desired, for a thinner consistency.
• Place a non-stick or heavy iron skillet over medium heat on top of the stove and add 1/2 tsp butter. Preheat skillet before cooking pancakes.
• Spoon batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles rise to the surface of the pancakes and break (approximately 1 to 2 minutes).
• Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
• Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm on a covered plate in the oven.
• Freezes Well.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix together and whisk until smooth. Cook batches in buttered skillet on medium high temperature until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown. Serve with pecan butter and maple syrup.
• Mix all ingredients together (use rubber gloves). Roll in parchment paper and freeze. Cut into slices and top sweet potato pancakes.

Steps:

• Loosely grate potatoes in food processor and place in mixing bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mix in eggs.
• Cover and refrigerate (up to 4 hours) until time to fry.
• In large non-stick skillet, heat enough oil to cover bottom of the pan.
• Spoon out the batter into pan, being careful not to crowd.
• Cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and fry on other side.
• Keep finished pancakes warm in oven until all pancakes are fried.
• Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, green onions, eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to coat the bottom or use cooking spray. Place over medium heat just until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the pan. Add the sweet potato mixture to the hot oil by heaping spoonfuls about 1 in (2 cm) apart. Press each pancake lightly so that it sticks together. Cook about 2 minutes per side, turning over once, until brown and crisp on both sides and the sweet potatoes are tender right through. (Taste one to make sure they're done.) Remove to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and place in a 300F (150C) oven to keep warm while you cook the rest of the pancakes.
• Serve hot with sour cream, salsa or applesauce as an accompaniment.

Steps:

• Combine eggs, milk and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Place flour in a large bowl.
• Slowly stir in egg mixture to make a smooth batter.
• Add sweet potatoes, onions, and thyme.
• Mix well.
• Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet until hot but not smoking.
• Place a small ladleful of pancake mixture in the skillet and press to flatten.
• Repeat until skillet is full.
• Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining batter.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, onions, eggs, flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly. , Bake at 400° for 8 minutes; turn pancakes over. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and pancakes are golden brown. Top with sour cream; garnish with red pepper and onions if desired.

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in sweet potatoes, beans and water., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender, adding kale during the last 30 minutes. If desired, top each serving with chopped peanuts and additional cilantro.

Steps:

• Combine the potatoes and eggs in a med size mixing bowl.
• Put the grated onion into a clean kitchen towel and wring the liquid out of it and add it to the potatoes.
• Add the flour, nutmeg, curry powder,black pepper, salt and cayenne; stir well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for one hour.
• Heat 2 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp shortening in medium sized skillet on medium heat.
• Form the potato mix into patties and add them to the hot skillet three at a time.
• Spread them out to form pancakes 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
• Brown on one side, turn and cook till golden.
• Place cooked pancakes on a paper lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
• Repeat till till all potato mixture is used adding more butter and shortening to pan as needed.
• Serve with chilled applesauce if using.