Pasadena Star News/April 11, 2006

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Lime Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 320 2.5gm 16gm 220mg 35gm 9gm 105mg


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup plain yogurt (nonfat, low-fat or regular, as desired) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into chunks 1 small onion, cut in half 1 tablespoon potato starch
2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil lime wedges (optional) cilantro for garnish (optional)



1 In small bowl mix together yogurt, lime juice and cilantro. Set aside until pancakes have been cooked.
2 Finely chop sweet potato and onion in food processor, making sure not to over-process; there should be some texture to the mixture. Place potato-onion mixture in medium-size bowl and stir in potato starch, eggs, and salt and pepper.
3 In a 12-inch nonstick pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high flame. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup for each pancake, pour 4 of the 1/4 cups of batter into a hot pan, making sure to leave room in between pancakes; you may need to flatten batter a bit with the back of a spoon or back of measuring cup. Cook on each side about 3 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy. Flip pancake and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes or until pancake is fully cooked. Repeat with remaining batter.
4 Serve with yogurt sauce on top. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro (optional).

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