Sweet Yam Cakes
Submitted by: anonymous
- 1/2 C flour
- 1 T cornstarch
- 1/4 C + 2 T sugar
- 1 C water
- 2 C cooked mashed yams
- pinch salt
- 2 T mirin OR 1 T sherry
- pinch cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
Blend flour, cornstarch, 2 T sugar, & water. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir remaining 1/4 C sugar, salt, mirin, cinnamon, and soy sauce into mashed yams.
Spread the yam paste out onto flat pan about 1/2″ thick. Refrigerate 2 hours until firm. Preheat oven to 325F.
Form into cakes by rolling paste into a small ball with your hands, then press flat. (Wet hands to keep from sticking) Dip each cake into flour mixture & lay on greased cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes.