Sweet Potato Latkes With Harissa Yogurt

Sweet Potato Latkes With Harissa Yogurt
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One of the most popular Hanukkah foods are latkes — fried potato pancakes. This recipe makes a slightly healthier version of the dish by substituting out russet potatoes for sweet potatoes. Recipe courtesy of Emily Paster, West of the Loop
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
5
servings
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 1/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 6 tablespoon vegetable or other neutral oil
Directions
  1. Combine the yogurt and harissa in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Preheat the oven to 250 and line a baking sheet with foil.
  3. Grate the sweet potatoes on the coarse side of a box grater and place the shreds in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and spices until combined.
  5. Add the flour mixture and the beaten egg to the sweet potatoes and toss with a fork to combine.
  6. Heat the oil over high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
  7. When the oil is sizzling, turn the heat down to medium-high and scoop 1/4 cup of the sweet potato mixture into the skillet and flatten with a spatula.
  8. You can cook three to four latkes at a time, but do not overcrowd the skillet.
  9. Flip the latkes when the underside is browned, about two minutes.
  10. Cook the second side for 1.5 to two minutes until browned.
  11. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  12. Cooked latkes can be kept warm in the oven until needed.
  13. Serve warm with yogurt harissa sauce.
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