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Sweet Potato Croquettes

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1 cup all purpose flour
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Powder sugar
Honey

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Steam yams until tender, about 15 minutes. Place in large bowl. Add sugar and vanilla and mash well. Mix in yolk and cornflake crumbs.

    Step 2

    Line baking sheet with foil. Place flour in medium bowl. With floured hands, shape

    Step 3

    1 round tablespoonful of yam mixture into 1 1/2-round; roll in flour to coat completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining yam mixture. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

    Step 4

    Pour vegetable oil into medium saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer croquettes to paper towels and drain.

  2. Step 5

    Arrange croquettes on platter. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with honey.

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