Pan-Seared Okinawan Sweet Potato Cake with Sesame and Scallion

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Golden pan-seared cakes made from mashed Okinawan sweet potatoes, seasoned with sesame and scallions for a vibrant island-inspired side dish. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, layers Okinawan sweet potatoes, all-purpose flour, egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Boil 400 g peeled Okinawan sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water for 15-20 minutes until very tender, then drain and mash until smooth.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large beaten egg, 2 finely chopped scallions, 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 tsp salt; mix well to form a slightly sticky batter.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Step 4: Scoop 1/4 cup portions of the batter into the skillet, flattening each gently with a spatula to form 3-inch diameter cakes.
  5. Step 5: Cook the cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp on the edges, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving warm.

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