Sweet Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place sweet potatoes in a colander. place a cheesecloth over the potatoes, and squeeze the potatoes to release as much liquid as possible. let the potatoes sit to release more liquid, then squeeze again.
• in a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, flour, cloves and cinnamon; mix well.
• heat oil in large heavy skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• form mixture into pancake size cakes, and fry in hot oil. flip cakes after 2 to 3 minutes (when bottom is browned) and brown other side. drain on paper towels, and serve piping hot!