Chipotle Sweet Potato Latkes (Pancakes) 1
When I think of Hanukkah one of the first things that comes to mind, besides presents, are latkes.
I make them every year for Hanukkah (and other holidays too). This year I came up with a different
version that I am sure will become part of my holiday tradition. The smoky favor of the chipotle
powder works perfectly with the sweet potato. Try my new creation and I hope it becomes
part of your Hanukkah or any holiday celebration as well.
5 cups grated raw sweet potatoes (about 4 medium-sized potatoes)
5 tablespoons grated onion
4 eggs, well beaten
4 tablespoons flour or matzo meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
few gratings fresh pepper
lots of Canola oil for frying
Peel and grate sweet potatoes.
Combine sweet potatoes, eggs, matzo meal, onion, baking powder, chipotle powder, salt and
pepper.
Use cookie dough scooper or tablespoon to drop onto hot, well-greased skillet.
Cook over moderate heat about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Place pancakes on a paper-towel lined plate to soak up the extra grease.
Serve plain or with sour cream and chopped chives.
I like to make mine ahead of time and freeze on a foiled baking sheet.
You can then re-heat at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. This makes things less messy for
entertaining and if you can ever make something ahead of time when serving guests do so!
Easy! Done! Enjoy!
Plan-it Vicki is the brainchild of Vicki Ross, an experienced Event Planner located in Avon, a suburb of Hartford, Connecticut. Vicki has created wonderful celebrations all over Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. She and her staff provide services for small, intimate dinner parties as well as weddings, and bar and bat mitzvahs.
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- 5 cups grated raw sweet potatoes (about 4 medium-sized potatoes)
- 5 tablespoons grated onion
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- 4 tablespoons flour or matzo meal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- few gratings fresh pepper
- lots of Canola oil for frying
- Peel and grate sweet potatoes. Combine sweet potatoes, eggs, matzo meal, onion, baking powder, chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Use cookie dough scooper or tablespoon to drop onto hot, well-greased skillet. Cook over moderate heat about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place pancakes on a paper-towel lined plate to soak up the extra grease.
- Serve plain or with sour cream and chopped chives.
