Sweet Potato Latkes
Serves: 2
Carter Wolf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
61
Sweetness
45
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 medium
Yellow Onion2 tbsps
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Kosher Salt1 pinch
Cayenne1 large
Egg (lightly beaten)4 tsps
Light Sour CreamDirections:
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F
2
Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and place in the oven
3
Grate the onion on a box grater into a large bowl
4
Grate both potatoes into the same bowl, grating down the length of the potato to get long strands
5
Toss the potatoes with the onions as you work to keep them from discoloring
6
Put potato mixture in a clean dish towel and wring out excess liquid
7
Toss the latke mixture with the flour, salt, and cayenne
8
Stir in the egg
9
Heat a 1/4-inch oil in a large cast iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat
10
Working in batches, spoon about 1/4 cup of the latke mixture into the skillet, pressing lightly to form 3-inch pancakes
11
Take care not to overcrowd the pan
12
Cook, turning once, until just golden, about 2 minutes per side
13
Transfer to the rack in the oven while you cook the remaining batter
14
Serve the latkes topped with a small dollop of sour cream and horseradish
15
Garnish with a parsley leaf
16
Serve immediately