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Sweet Potato Latke
Origin: From the Kitchen of LindySez
Ingredients:

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and grated on a box grater
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large shallot (about 1/4 cup) minced
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or chipotle pepper)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying

Topping (optional)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced chives or green onion tops
pinch of salt
dash of pepper


Preparation:

1. Place the grated potatoes, garlic and shallot in a large bowl.  Add the baking powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.  Using your hands, toss until well distributed. Add the flour and eggs, mix until well combined.
2. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet until very hot.  Add the latke by 1/3 cup full, flatten with the spatula to about 1/2 inch thick; brown in the oil (adjust the heat so it takes about 3 minutes per side); then flip and cook the other side; working in batches so as not to overcrowd.  (Keep latke hot in 200 degree oven on a cooling rack set on a baking sheet).
3. Prepare the topping, if using; combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
4. Serve hot with a dollop of topping, if desired.  Makes 4 servings
Per Serving: 241 Calories; 10g Fat (2g Sat, 6g Mono, 1g Poly); 6g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 106mg Cholesterol; 43g Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat.