Sweet Potato, Onion and Thyme Pancakes

Adapted from The African Kitchen.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 16 pancakes

Ingredients

• 3  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 12  ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
• 2  onions, thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons dried thyme
•  sunflower oil (for frying, or peanut oil)
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Combine eggs, milk and olive oil in a small bowl.
2. Place flour in a large bowl.
3. Slowly stir in egg mixture to make a smooth batter.
4. Add sweet potatoes, onions, and thyme.
5. Mix well.
6. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet until hot but not smoking.
7. Place a small ladleful of pancake mixture in the skillet and press to flatten.
8. Repeat until skillet is full.
9. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Repeat with remaining batter.