Description
Crispy sweet potato and quinoa fritters dance with zesty ginger dipping sauce, offering a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients create a wholesome, satisfying snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweet potato puree
- 2 cups cooked red quinoa
- 2 cups Lacinato kale, finely chopped
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 eggs (or 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1/2 cup panko or breadcrumbs
- 3 to 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
Cooking Ingredients:
- 4–6 tablespoons neutral oil (grapeseed, peanut, or coconut)
Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- Hot sauce (Sriracha) to taste
Instructions
- Grate sweet potatoes and quinoa in a large mixing bowl, ensuring an even texture for uniform fritters.
- Incorporate eggs, flour, and seasonings into the potato-quinoa blend, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive batter.
- Allow mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling ingredients to bind and moisture to distribute evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, creating a consistent cooking surface for frying.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, gently pressing each fritter to form a flat shape.
- Fry each fritter for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating when edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Whisk together ginger, yogurt, and complementary spices in a separate bowl for the dipping sauce.
- Chill sauce for 15 minutes to enhance flavor melding and provide a cool contrast to the warm fritters.
- Plate fritters with the chilled ginger sauce, garnishing with fresh herbs for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Alternative baking method: Arrange fritters on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping midway to ensure even browning.
Notes
- Customize the fritters by experimenting with different spices like cumin or smoked paprika for added depth of flavor.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are grated finely to help the fritters hold together and create a smoother texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace any wheat-based flour with almond or chickpea flour to maintain the crispy exterior.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in an oven to maintain their crispiness, avoiding the microwave which can make them soggy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg