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Recipe
Sweet Potato Latkes, 2 Ways
A latke gave his mother a gift.
As he did so, she said to him, “Awww, why are you so sweet?”
He replied, “I guess that’s just the way I yam.”
Here’s Alexandra Caspero’s nutritious take on the classic latke using Vitamin A powerhouse sweet potato along with updated applesauce and sour cream toppings. Chag Urim Sameach!
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes), grated
- 1/2 cup grated white onion
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg and 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons or 1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
Grate the sweet potato and onion and place in a medium bowl. Add in scallions, flour, baking powder, beaten eggs, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Lightly Fried Version:
Heat the 1/4 cup oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, spoon roughly 1/4 cup of the latke batter into the skillet, pressing lightly down to form a pancake shape.
Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Serve with your choice of sauces.
Baked Version:
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush 1 tablespoon of the oil to evenly coat a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon roughly 1/4 cup of the latke batter onto the prepared baking sheet, lightly pressing down to form a pancake shape. Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the tops of the latkes. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once until lightly browned and crisp.
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The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.