American Indian Sunflower Seed Cakes

I found this recipe in an American Indian cookbook. I can't wait to try it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 15 cakes

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  shelled sunflower seeds (fresh or dried)
• 3  cups water
• 6  tablespoons  fine cornmeal
• 3  tablespoons maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup  oil

Directions

1. Simmer the seeds in the water, covered, for 1 hour. Drain & grind the seeds when done.
2. Mix the syrup & cornmeal, 1 tablespoon at a time, into the ground seeds, making a stiff dough. Shape into 3 inch flat cakes, about 15 cakes.
3. Fry the cakes in hot oil on both sides. Drain on paper towels & serve hot.