Hanukkah (12/11/09 to 12/19/09)

Sweet Potato Latkes

Makes 15

INGREDIENTS

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and grated

4 scallions, chopped

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

Fresh ground pepper

1 cup oil

Applesauce, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together potatoes, scallions, flour, eggs, salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Working in batches, form 1/8 cup of dough into a ball, flatten and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

3. Serve with applesauce.