Name: Sweet Potato Fritters with Peanut Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 medium, grated Sweet potato; 1/2 cup Rice flour; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1/4 cup Water; 2, chopped Scallions; 2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; as needed Oil for frying; 1/4 cup Peanut butter; 1 tbsp Soy sauce (or tamari for GF); 1 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tsp Maple syrup or agave; 2-3 tbsp Water (for sauce)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine grated sweet potato, rice flour, cornstarch, water, chopped scallions, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until a thick batter forms. 2. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly. 3. Fry fritters for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. 4. Meanwhile, prepare the peanut dipping sauce: whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and water until smooth consistency is reached. Add more water if needed. 5. Serve the warm sweet potato fritters with the peanut dipping sauce.