The brunch is a pleasure that brings family and friends together around a generous table, full of sweet and savory flavors. To simplify the organization and add an original touch to your meetings, we offer you here an easy and delicious recipe, combining the best flavors of the morning: sweet potato pancakes and avocados, topped with a poached egg.
Ingredients to make this tasty recipe
To successfully make this recipe with ease, get the following ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 fresh eggs
- 1 lime (to prevent the avocado from oxidizing)
- Some sprigs of coriander
- Salt and pepper
Preparation of your sweet potato and avocado patties
Step 1: Preparing the sweet potatoes
First of all, you need to take care of the sweet potatoes. Thoroughly wash your sweet potatoes under water, peel them and then grate them finely. Place them over towels or absorbent paper to remove excess water, this will make your patties more crispy.
Step 2: Making the patties
Mix the grated sweet potatoes with salt and pepper, until you achieve a uniform consistency. Then, using your hand or a spoon, form patties of any size you prefer. You can vary their thickness to your liking, but keep in mind that too thin patties may break easily.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in a drizzle of olive oil and gently place your sweet potato patties in it. Slightly flatten the patties with a spatula so they cook evenly. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side, until your patties are nicely browned and crispy.
Step 3: Preparing the Avocados
While the pancakes are cooking, peel your ripe avocados and slice them thinly. To prevent the slices from oxidizing, immediately drizzle them with lime juice. Keep the avocado slices chilled while you prepare your brunch plate.
Cooking poached eggs: our tips to nail it every time
If there’s one part of this recipe that can seem intimidating, it’s cooking the poached eggs. Indeed, getting a perfect poached egg, with the white well coagulated and the yolk still runny, is not always easy. However, with these few tips, you will be able to make irresistible poached eggs:
Tip 1: Really Fresh Eggs
The first secret to successful poached eggs, is to use very fresh eggs. Indeed, the warm egg white will wrap better around the yolk and hold better if the egg is fresh.
Tip 2: The “whirlwind” technique
There are several ways to cook poached eggs, but our favorite is undoubtedly the “swirl” method. For this, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Then slightly reduce the heat. Crack your egg into a small cup or bowl, taking care not to damage the yolk. With a wooden spoon, create a small circular swirl in the simmering water. Gently approach your container holding the egg, then gently pour the egg in the center of the swirl. The water’s movement will help the egg white to uniformly envelop the yolk. Cook for about 3 minutes to get a poached egg that is both firm and runny at the same time.
Tip 3: A Crispy Ending
Finally, place the poached eggs on a piece of absorbent paper and use a tablespoon to remove them from the boiling water. Thus, any excess water will be eliminated and your eggs will retain their melting and crispy texture when tasting.
Assembling your gourmet brunch plate
All that’s left for you to do is assemble your brunch plate! Place one or two sweet potato pancakes in each plate, then add your avocado slices on top. Gently place a poached egg on top, and sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro. Don’t forget to add a light sprinkle of salt and pepper before serving, and savor this mix of sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy flavors, which will surely delight the taste buds of all your guests!