Gato Patate
Gato Patate is a traditional Mauritian cake made from sweet potatoes and flour. It is often prepared in Mauritius for festive occasions, especially during the Diwali festival. This sweet treat is easy to make and is extremely popular because of its crispy outside and soft inside texture. Gato Patate is usually served sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey, and it goes perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. If you like exotic sweet potato desserts, you should definitely try this African cake!
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Preparation Steps
1
Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into smaller pieces, and boil them in salted water until they are completely tender (about 15 minutes).
2
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
3
In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until you have a homogeneous, moldable dough.
4
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 cm. Use a glass or cookie cutter to cut out small circles.
5
In a deep skillet or pot, heat the oil to medium-high heat (about 340°F or 170°C).
6
Fry the Gato Patate pieces until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot to ensure even cooking.
7
Remove the fried sweets and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8
Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.
