Sweet Potato Latkes
- 3 cups peeled, shredded sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Canola oil for frying
- Combine sweet potatoes, eggs, onions,
flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Pour oil to 1/4-inch depth in non-stick
skillet. Heat over medium heat until hot.
- Measure 2 tablespoons potato mixture for
each latke. Flatten in palm of hand. Place in oil and flatten
again by pressing with large spatula. Cook 2 minutes on each
side or until golden and crispy. Remove from pan; drain on paper
towels.
Makes 8 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy of Lousiana Sweet Potato Commission.