Sweet Potato Rösti with Avocado, Coriander, and Chilli
Recipe by Linda McCartney
Servings
+
–
4
servings
Prep time
30
minutes
Cooking time
40
minutes
Calories
300
kcal
Ingredients
600 g sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated
1 medium red onion, peeled and very finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
5 Tbsp chickpea flour or plain flour
5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 ripe avocados, peeled, destoned, and sliced
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced
Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
Place the sweet potato on a clean tea towel, gather up the corners, and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Tip into a bowl and mix in the red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, flour, and 4 tablespoonfuls of the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper and use clean hands to bring everything together.
Add the remaining oil to a large non-stick pan and place it over medium-low heat. Take 2 tablespoonfuls of the sweet potato mixture in your hand and tightly compact it into a ball, then gently flatten it into a disc and place it in the hot pan. Repeat with more of the mixture, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the röstis for 4 to 5 minutes, then gently flip over and fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until golden on both sides and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and continue until you’ve used all the mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
Top with the avocado, coriander leaves, and chilli and season to taste. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve immediately with lime wedges (if desired).