Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Sweet Potato Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour

• 3/4 cup rice flour

• 1/3 cup corn-flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup cold cold water

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 cups peeled and grated sweet potato

• 1 small spring onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1/2 cup bean sprouts, roughly chopped

• oil, for shallow frying

• 30 small peeled cooked prawns

 Dipping Sauce

• 1/3 cup white vinegar

• 1/3 cup cold water

• 2 cloves garlic, finely crushed

• 1 teaspoon salt

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Method:

1. Combine the flour, rice flour, corn flour, eggs, water, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl. add the sweet potato, spring onion, garlic and bean sprouts and mix well.

2. Heat 1-2 cm oil in a pan. Using 2 spoons, push about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the oil. Place a prawn on each fritters as it cooks. Cook each fritter for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining mixture and prawns. Serve immediately a dipping sauce.

3. To make Dipping Sauce: Combine the vinegar, water, garlic and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.