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Sweet Potato Latkes IV (P, TNT)
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Serves: Varies

1/4 cup water
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 large yam/sweet potato, grated
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ginger
Oil, for frying

Mix water, flour and eggs separately.

Squeeze liquid from grated yam/sweet potato; add ground cloves and ginger. Stir together flour mixture with grated yam until there's an even consistency. Form mixture into 3" patties.

Fry in 1" oil in a large frying pan, turning over as they turn brown. Adjust temperature as needed. Place patties on paper towels to drain oil. Serve hot.

Poster's Notes:
Yam latkes are a healthful, colorful alternative to plain potato latkes.

Yams/Sweet potatoes are low in fat and rich in vitamin A, potassium and beta-carotene.

Posted by Devy Stone

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A