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South African Sweet Potato Fritters

Peanut oil for frying
1/2 Cup flour
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten

Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy frying pan to 375 degrees. Grate the sweet potatoes into a medium-sized bowl, cover them with boiling water, and let them stand for 15 minutes. Drain off the water and slowly add the remaining ingredients, stirring to make sure that they are well mixed. You should have a thickish paste that will hold its’ shape when it is picked up by a tablespoon. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit of water. If it is too thin, add a bit of flour. Droop the mixture, a few tablespoons at a time into the hot oil and cook the fritters for 3 to 5 minutes or until they float to the surface. Turn them once to make sure that they are slightly browned on each side. Drain on absorbent paper towel and serve hot.