Sweet Potato And Parsnip Latkes With Chunky 5-Spice Applesauce
Serves: 5
Callie Medhurst
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
40
Sweetness
53
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Apple Cider1 tsp
Lemon Zest1 tsp
Spice Powder (chinese 5)1 tbsp
Sugar450 g
Sweet Potatoes (peeled)450 g
Parsnip (peeled)1
Salt1 cup
Flour2 large
Egg1 cup
Vegetable OilDirections:
1
For the applesauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, lemon juice, apple cider, lemon zest, 5-spice powder and sugar and stir to mix well
2
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until apples begin to break down, but are still chunky
3
Remove from heat and cool
4
For the latkes: On a box grater, grate the sweet potatoes and the parsnips
5
Combine potatoes and parsnip in a large bowl
6
Season with salt and toss to combine
7
Add flour and stir to distribute evenly
8
Add eggs and stir well
9
In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat
10
Form the potato mixture into 3-inch latkes that are about 1/2-inch thick
11
Add to chicken fat and fry until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side
12
Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and season with salt
13
Repeat this procedure with all of the potato/parsnip mixture, adding more fat as necessary
14
Serve with applesauce, sour cream and green onions