Curried Sweet Potato Latkes |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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A different bit of latke from Chicago chef Erwin Drechsler. Ingredients:
2/3 cup flour |
2 1/4 teaspoons curry powder |
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar |
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
2 large eggs, beaten |
1 lb sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated |
salt |
black pepper |
3/4 cup peanut oil (for frying) |
Directions:
1. Whisk together flour, curry powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, red pepper, cumin, and paprika in a large bowl; stir eggs into dry ingredients to make thick batter; add sweet potatoes and salt and black pepper to taste, mix well Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; drop enough batter into hot oil to form 4-inch latkes when pressed down, do not crowd skillet.
2. Fry in batches until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
3. Drain on paper towels.
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