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Lepcsánka, fritter food photography

Lepcsánka, Hungarian sweet potato fritter

Modified & healthy version of the traditional Eastern European potato fritter called lepcsánka.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Servings 6 fritters

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sweet potato peeled and grated
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 0,5 dl water
  • 100 g chickpea flour
  • salt, pepper, cumin
  • 1 handful fresh herbs finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • spicy créme fraiche (créme fraiche, mayonaise, salt and pepper) optional for serving

Instructions
 

  • Mix the grated sweet potato with the finely chopped spring onions, egg, water and flour in a big bowl.
  • Season with salt, pepper, cumin and fresh herbs.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Form medium-sized patties and fry them for 5-6 minutes/until golden brown flipping at halftime.
  • Serve with spicy créme fraiche.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword dinner idea, fritter, sweet potato