Sweet potato cakes

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 700 g sweet potato- peeled and cubed
• 25 g olive oil
• 1 onion- peeled and chopped
• 1 garlic clove- peeled and crushed
• Pinch each of nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste
• 50 g quick cook polenta
• 2 tbs mild oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the sweet potato for approx. 15 minutes until soft. Drain and mash well.
Add the olive oil, onion and garlic to a saucepan and cook for 5-10 minutes until soft. Add the mashed sweet potato to the pan along with the seasoning. Stir together until mixed thoroughly.
Allow to cool before shaping into 4 circular patties approx. 1 inch thick. Coat in a generous, even layer of polenta. Refrigerate for approx. 30 minutes.
Heat a mild oil (such as rapeseed) in a frying pan and cook the potato cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
Serve with your desired topping or sides.