Sweet Potato Latkes

Name: Sweet Potato Latkes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: About 24 (3-inch) latkes
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded; 2 scallions, minced; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Sweet Potato Hanukkah Jewish Side Dish Latkes Easy

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About 24 (3-inch) latkes Easy

(0) Total: 45 mins Active: 20 mins

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Ingredients (9)

For the sauce:

1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

For the latkes:

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 scallions, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Nutritional Information

Calories109
Fat9.22g
Saturated fat1.69g
Trans fat0.05g
Carbs5.59g
Fiber0.67g
Sugar1.14g
Protein1.23g
Cholesterol20.48mg
Sodium100.4mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (24 servings) Powered by

In this simple recipe from Gourmet (via Epicurious), peeled and shredded sweet potatoes and minced scallions take the place of russets and grated onion in otherwise straightforward latkes. A dollop of chipotle sour cream is the appropriately spicy-cool garnish.

Adapted from Gourmet

Instructions

1In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and minced chipotle chile until well combined. Set aside.
2Heat the oven to the lowest setting and line a large plate with a double layer of paper towels. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, scallions, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
3Add the oil to a skillet with high sides and place it over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, spoon in 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture, using a metal spatula to flatten it to a rough circle 3 inches in diameter. Continue with 3 more latkes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until golden on the first side, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 1/2 minutes more.
4Transfer the cooked latkes to the paper-towel-lined plate and keep them warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining sweet potato mixture. Serve with the chipotle sour cream.

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