Peruvian Sweet Potato Fritters with Garlic Aioli
A delicious Peruvian-inspired dish featuring crispy sweet potato fritters served with a creamy garlic aioli. Perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- ●2 large Peruvian sweet potatoes
- ●1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- ●1/2 cup Picarones flour
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 Egg
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●for serving Garlic aioli (see instructions)
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
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2. Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash.
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3. In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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4. Add the mashed sweet potatoes, egg, and garlic to the bowl and mix well.
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5. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties.
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6. Fry the fritters in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
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7. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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8. For the garlic aioli, mix together minced garlic and mayonnaise in a bowl.
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9. Serve the fritters hot with the garlic aioli for dipping.