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Middle Eastern · Breakfast

Sumac and onion Sweet Potato Pancakes

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. sumac and onion, a proper sear, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.9 from 2,907 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Sumac and onion Sweet Potato Pancakes
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sumac and onion elements, and pat the sweet potato dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes and sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the sumac and onion flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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