Uli Petataws (Sweet Potato Fritters)

Ingredients:

450g sweet potatoes
120ml grated coconut
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)

Method:

Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, place in a large saucepan then add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until soft (about 25 minutes).

Take off the heat and drain then set the sweet potatoes aside until they are cool enough to be handled. Peel the sweet potatoes then mash in a mixing bowl before adding the coconut, vanilla, salt and sugar. Mix thoroughly with a fork then take about 50g of the mixture and form into a round pancake.

Place 1 tsp of brown sugar down the centre then roll into a cylinder about 8cm long and 2.5cm in diameter. Repeat this process with the remaining sweet potato mixture and brown sugar.

Place the fritters a small distance apart on an oiled baking tray then transfer to an oven pre-heated to 220°C and bake for 15 minutes.

Allow to cool to room temperature and serve as an accompaniment to coffee or tea.