Gato Patate - Mauritian Sweet Potato Cakes. Diwali sweet Vegan

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is plant-based.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a different flavor profile.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Almond flour is lower in calories and adds a nutty taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Boil and peel the sweet potatoes until tender.

In a mixing bowl, combine the Demerara sugar and desiccated coconut.

Heat about 2 inches of oil in a pan over medium heat.

Shape the sweet potato mixture into cakes and shallow fry them in the oil, flipping once each side is done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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