Golden, crispy fritters made from grated sweet potato mixed with flour, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg, deep-fried until crunchy outside and soft within.
Ingredients
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2 large sweet potatoes peeled and grated
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1/2 cup flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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pinch of salt
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vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Grate sweet potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture.
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2
Mix with flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
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3
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350F.
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4
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
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5
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Did You Know?
Klekle vendors set up at school gates across Benin, making these fritters the beloved after-school snack for generations of children.