Sweet Potato Cakes and Mojito Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked (i usually just steam them or microwave them)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup oil
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Directions:

In a skillet over medium high heat, add the oil.
When it shimmers, add the onion, jalepeno and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft (~3min).
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Put the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl and mash.
Stir in the onion mixture and bread crumbs.
Season with salt and pepper.
Using your hands form the mixture into little cakes (I find that silver dollar size works best, and makes a great appetizer).
Flatten them and dredge in the cornmeal.
In a large skillet, heat the oil.
Working in batches, fry each cake til golden brown, and then transfer to paper towels.
Season with salt and pepper.
Combine all ingredients to make the mojito sauce and serve immediately with the cakes.
I have made a large batch and baked the cakes instead of frying them for speed.
Just be sure to baste with oil on both sides and turn while baking.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	326.46 Kcal (1367 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.67g	38%
Sodium	63.66mg	3%
Potassium	216.06mg	5%
Total Carbs	24.48g	8%
Sugars	5.23g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	8%
Protein	2.41g	5%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	28.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.43 Kcal (1141 kJ)
Calories from fat	185.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.59g	38%
Sodium	53.12mg	3%
Potassium	180.3mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.43g	8%
Sugars	4.36g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	8%
Protein	2.01g	5%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	0.9mg	6%
Calcium	24.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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