SWEET POTATO FRITTERS

SWEET POTATO FRITTERS (Maruyang Camote) from Filipino Snacks and Sweets cookbook
serves 8-10
cooking time: 20 mins

2 1/4 C flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar, adding extra as needed for dusting
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 C fresh milk
1-2 large sweet potatoes, grated (about 3 cups)
1 C oil

Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
Combine the egg and milk in a separate bowl. Beat into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter. Blend in the grated sweet potatoes.
Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan. Scoop out about 1/4 C of the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove from the wok and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan if necessary. Dust with sugar if desired.