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Beet and Sweet Potato Fritters with Gochujang Dipping Sauce
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Beet and Sweet Potato Fritters with Gochujang Dipping Sauce

Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients

  • 3 beets, shredded
  • 1 medium sweet potato, shredded
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup panko
  • tsp + 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (or more), for sautéing

Gochujang Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tbsp gochujang chili paste
  • cup mayonnaise
  • cup plain greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and shred the beets and potato.
  • Place vegetables in a colander, positioned over a bowl, and mix in 1 ½ teaspoons of salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the salt to draw out some of the moisture from the vegetables.
  • In the meantime, chop scallions, garlic and cilantro and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F and grab a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. You will use the oven to keep your fritters warm while you cook the rest.
  • Next, make the dipping sauce by combining gochujang paste, mayonnaise and plain greek yogurt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • When the vegetables are ready, squeeze any remaining moisture out of the vegetables and place in a clean mixing bowl along with two beaten eggs, cilantro, scallions, garlic, salt and panko. Mix with a fork until well combined.
  • Working in batches, take ¼ cup portions of fritter batter at a time and shape into patties. Place in a hot frying pan that has been coated in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fry the patties for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Keep fritters warm in the oven while you cook the remaining fritters.
  • Serve fritters with dipping sauce and enjoy! This recipe makes 12-14 fritters.