Golden Sweet Potato Pancake Recipe: Revealing the Secret to its Yellow Hue!
A Golden Sweet Potato Pancake that Enhances the Sweetness of Sweet Potatoes
We’ve made a golden sweet potato pancake that looks even more delicious, using sweet potatoes at their peak sweetness season. Curious about the secret to this beautiful yellow color? Let us share this recipe that captures both flavor and color with a special ingredient!
Pancake Ingredients
- 3 Sweet Potatoes (medium size)
- 10-12 Tbsp Frying Mix (Tempura Flour)
- 4-5 Gardenia Fruits (natural coloring agent)
Batter and Frying
- 3 Pinches of Salt (for batter seasoning)
- Generous amount of Sunflower Oil (for frying)
- 3 Pinches of Salt (for batter seasoning)
- Generous amount of Sunflower Oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the gardenia water, which is responsible for the beautiful yellow color of our sweet potato pancakes. Take 4-5 clean gardenia fruits. In a ceramic bowl, pour 1 cup (approx. 200ml) of water and add the halved gardenia fruits. Let it steep for about 10 minutes until a lovely orange-colored water is extracted. This process will give the sweet potato pancakes a more appetizing golden hue.
Step 2
Next, it’s time to prepare the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then slice them into pieces about 0.5 cm thick. Avoid slicing them too thinly so they have a pleasant texture when cooked and maintain their shape without falling apart.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the batter. In a large bowl, place 10-12 tablespoons of frying mix. Strain the previously prepared gardenia water using a sieve to collect only the clear liquid, then pour it over the frying mix. Discard the gardenia fruit pieces, using only the clear essence for color.
Step 4
Mix the batter ingredients thoroughly. Stir until the frying mix and gardenia water are well combined and lump-free. You’ll achieve a beautiful yellow batter that’s a joy to behold! The ideal consistency is similar to thin soup, which will coat the sweet potato slices thinly and evenly, preventing the batter from becoming too thick.
Step 5
Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the prepared batter and gently mix them. Ensure each sweet potato slice is evenly coated with the batter. If the batter seems too thick, add a little more gardenia water; if it’s too thin, add a bit more frying mix until you reach the desired consistency.
Step 6
Heat a pan with a generous amount of sunflower oil over medium-low heat. Spoon portions of the battered sweet potato slices into the hot oil. Fry, flipping them occasionally, until they are golden brown on both sides. To check if the sweet potatoes are cooked through, insert a skewer into the center; if it goes in smoothly, they are done. Transfer the deliciously fried sweet potato pancakes to a plate.
Step 7
Thanks to the gardenia’s beautiful yellow hue, you now have golden sweet potato pancakes that look as if they’re made of pure gold! These pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside, making them a perfect snack or side dish. Enjoy them hot for the best flavor experience!
