Korean Inspired Sweet Potato and Kimchi Fritters

Crispy sweet potato fritters with a spicy, tangy kick from kimchi. Perfect as a snack or side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.11/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2mediumSweet Potatoes(Peeled and grated)

£0.90

1cupKimchi(Chopped, squeezed of excess liquid)

£2.50

0.5cupAll-Purpose Flour(Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)

£0.10

2tablespoonsCornstarch(For extra crispiness)

£0.05

1largeEgg(Optional, can use flax egg for vegan option)

£0.30

2stalksGreen Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.40

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Low sodium recommended)

£0.05

1teaspoonSesame Oil(For flavor)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

2tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For frying)

£0.05

Total Cost

£4.45

£1.11 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potatoes, chopped kimchi (squeeze out excess liquid beforehand), flour, cornstarch, egg (if using), green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
2.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.
Drop spoonfuls of the sweet potato mixture into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Flatten them slightly with a spatula.
4.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
5.
Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

50.5g

19% of RDA

Fat

17.5g

25% of RDA

Protein

8.5g

17% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6.5 g

22% of RDA

Sugar

13 g

14% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.5 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the kimchi to prevent soggy fritters.

Adjust the amount of kimchi to your spice preference.

Serve with a dipping sauce like soy sauce, gochujang mayo, or a simple yogurt dip.

Cooking Equipment

Large bowl

Frying pan or skillet

Spatula

Wine Pairings

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Korean Inspired Sweet Potato and Kimchi Fritters

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