Sweet Potato Latkes (v)

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & grated
• 2 large eggs
• 4 green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 45 g all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 C vegetable oil, for frying
• Sour cream and green onions for service

Directions

1. Wrap the sweet potato in a muslin cloth or some kitchen paper and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2. Add the sweet potato, eggs, green onion, flour, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir together to combine.
3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan on a medium-high setting.
4. Scoop out ¼ C of the mixture, compacting it into the cup.
5. Tip the cup upside down into the hot oil to make a mound, then use a spatula to flatten it into a patty as it fries.
6. Cook for about 2 minutes or until browned on the bottom, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.
7. Remove the latkes from the oil with a slotted spatula and cool on a wire rack. Dab excess oil with a paper towel.
8. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onion tops

Chef's Notes

• This is a vegetarian dish - replace eggs with a plant-based alternative to make vegan