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Japanese-Style Sweet Potato Picarones
A Japanese-inspired twist on traditional Peruvian picarones, these sweet potato doughnuts are deep-fried to perfection and drizzled with a sweet umami glaze.
⏱35 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 large Sweet potatoPeel and mash
- ●1 cup All-purpose flourFor dough
- ●1 tsp Baking powderFor dough
- ●1/2 tsp SaltFor dough
- ●1/2 cup Umami glazeSee instructions for preparation
- ●2 cups Vegetable oilFor frying
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Add mashed sweet potato and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Cover dough and let rest for 1 hour.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 6
Drain fried doughnuts on paper towels.
- 7
To make umami glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp umami powder, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
- 8
Dip fried doughnuts in glaze and serve warm.