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Sweet Potato Pancakes in brown butter

The kind of French plate you make on repeat. brown butter, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 2,775 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Sweet Potato Pancakes in brown butter
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter 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 steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dry white wine and the rest of the brown butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek 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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