12 servings cilantro leaves fresh chopped for garnish
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
0.5 jalapeno diced seeded
0.8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lime zest juiced
12 servings olive oil for frying
1 pinch salt
8 ounce cup heavy whipping cream sour
4 cups sweet potatoes grated peeled
0.3 cup milk whole
Equipment
bowl
frying pan
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, jalapeno, flour, baking powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
In a small bowl lightly beat the milk and egg until well mixed.
Add to the sweet potato mixture, stirring, until all the ingredients are well combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover bottom of skillet. Drop the sweet potato mixture, by rounded teaspoonfuls, into the hot oil. Press lightly to flatten the mixture to the size of a half dollar. Cook until the cakes are golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
Transfer the cakes to a serving platter. Top each cake with a small amount of Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
