Sweet Potato Nest Pancake
Sweet Potato Nest Pancake
The Best Nutritious Snack for Kids! Sweet & Crispy Sweet Potato Nest Pancake Recipe
Introducing the ‘Sweet Potato Nest Pancake,’ a delightful combination of sweet potatoes, savory cheese, and a wonderfully crispy texture that everyone will love. This recipe, adapted from the potato nest pancake, uses sweet potatoes for an irresistibly delicious treat. It’s perfect as a nutritious snack for children or a satisfying appetizer with drinks for adults. You’ll be captivated by its crispy exterior and tender interior!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium sweet potato
- 50g mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
Batter & Seasoning- 1 Tbsp potato starch
- 2 Tbsp tempura powder
- 2 Tbsp water
- Pinch of herb salt
- 1 Tbsp potato starch
- 2 Tbsp tempura powder
- 2 Tbsp water
- Pinch of herb salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the sweet potato and julienne it into strips about 0.5cm thick. Rinse the julienned sweet potato once in cold water to remove excess starch, which will help achieve a crispier texture. Drain the sweet potato strips thoroughly in a colander; it’s important to remove as much water as possible.
Step 2
To the drained sweet potato strips, add 1 Tbsp potato starch, 2 Tbsp tempura powder, and 2 Tbsp water. Gently mix and coat the sweet potato strips evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Step 3
Now, heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat. Add 3 Tbsp of cooking oil and let the pan warm up. Cooking over low heat, rather than high heat, will prevent the sweet potato from burning and ensure it cooks through evenly.
Step 4
Arrange the seasoned sweet potato strips in a circular shape, like a nest, around the edges of the warm pan. Leave a space in the center to create a round opening where the egg will be placed.
Step 5
Cook the sweet potato nest over low heat for about 2 minutes until one side is golden brown. Carefully flip it over. Cooking slowly over low heat allows the moisture in the sweet potato to evaporate, resulting in a crispier texture. Don’t worry if the nest shape slightly falls apart when flipping; you can gently reshape it with chopsticks or a spatula. Cook for another minute after flipping.
Step 6
Once the sweet potato base is partially cooked, crack the 2 eggs into the center opening you created. You can add them without separating the yolk and white.
Step 7
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the egg and sweet potato. The cheese will melt and create a delicious, gooey layer.
Step 8
Cover the frying pan with a lid and continue to cook over low heat for about 2 more minutes. This will allow the mozzarella cheese to melt perfectly and the egg to cook to a soft-boiled consistency.
Step 9
Finally, lightly sprinkle herb salt over the cooked egg to enhance the flavor. Your delicious Sweet Potato Nest Pancake is ready! Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the perfect combination of crispiness and tenderness.
