Sweet Potato Latkes

Ingredients

2 Large Sweet Potatoes

1 Large Leek

1 Egg

EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Sea Salt

Crack Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1 (Prep)
With a box grater, shred a washed sweet potato, skin and all, on the largest holes. Place in a bowl.

Step 2
cut the end off of the leek, wash of you see any dirt. Shred only the white-light green part. Add to sweet potato. Beat the egg in a small bowl and add to the leek and potatoes. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Step 3 (Pickup)
Heat a large cast iron skillet over med-high heat for 5 minuites. Add the EVOO right before you need to fry. 

Step 4
Firmly pack a palmfull of the latke mix in your hands and add it to the hot oil. Fry 4-5 patties at a time until each side is very browned. Remove from pan, sprinkle with small amount of  finishing salt. Traditionally served with apple sauce. Sour cream works well too!

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