Sweet Potato-Chive Latkes

Name: Sweet Potato-Chive Latkes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps canola oil; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 whole egg plus 1 egg white; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh chives; 1 Tbsp granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 leave Freshly torn fresh parsley , for garnish; 283 grams medium russet potato, peeled and shredded (about; 454 grams sour cream; 454 grams large sweet potato, peeled and shredded (about; 118 milliliters unbleached all-purpose flour

Sweet Potato-Chive Latkes is It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Hanukkah. This recipe is typical of Jewish cuisine. Head to the store and pick up granulated garlic, cream, freshly torn parsley leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

Add the shredded potatoes to a bowl of water, stir to combine.

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Potato

Water

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Bowl

Pour the potatoes over a wire mesh strainer and allow to drain.

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Potato

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Sieve

Whisk the egg and egg white in a large glass mixing bowl until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Sift the flour, granulated garlic, cayenne and cinnamon into the egg.

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Granulated Garlic

Egg Whites

Cinnamon

Ground Cayenne Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Egg

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Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Add the chives.

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Chives

Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons each salt and black pepper; whisk until smooth. Fold in the sweet potato and potato, making sure the batter is thoroughly combined.

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Salt And Pepper

Sweet Potato

Potato

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Whisk

Set a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the oil. Working in small batches, drop about 3 tablespoons per latke into the skillet just before the oil begins to smoke. Flatten each slightly with a slotted metal spatula. Make sure to not overcrowd the skillet.

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Cooking Oil

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Spatula

Crisp the latkes until the bottoms are caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip with the spatula and continue crisping the second side for about 6 minutes total. The latkes should be cooked through and a dark, golden brown.

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Transfer to a paper-towel-lined dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Serve immediately, garnishing each latke center with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of torn parsley leaves.

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Parsley