The Chew: Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe

The Chew: Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe

Mario Batali was excited to share a unique recipe for delicious latkes, made with sweet potatoes. These fried potato crisps are made especially sweet with the sweet potatoes and are great for serving as a side dish to any protein. Plus, the jalapenos really give it a kick!

To get the recipe for these delicious, crunchy Sweet Potato Latkes, click next page.

The Chew: Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes – peeled, grated
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs – lightly beaten
• 1 C cilantro – stems trimmed
• 1/4 C scallions – sliced1 C Mexican crema (or sour cream) – to serve
• 1 medium yellow onion – grated
• 2 tbsp matzo meal – substitute ground crackers or all-purpose flour
• 2 jalapenos – 1 minced, 1 sliced, separated
• 1/3 C olive oil + 1 tbsp
• 1/2 red onion – sliced thin
• 1 lime – juice
• 1 C apple sauce

The Chew: Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
2. Put a wire baking rack in a baking sheet and put in the oven
3. In a food processor fitted with the shredder attachment, shred the potatoes and onions
4. Transfer to a large bowl then add the matzo meal, salt, 1 minced jalapeno, and eggs, then mix
5. Put a large cast iron pan or skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1/3 C olive oil
6. Work in batches and add about 1/4 C of the sweet potato mixture per latke
7. With the back of a fork, press gently to form 3-inch pancakes
8. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp
9. Use a fish spatula to transfer the latkes to prepared baking sheet in the oven to keep warm
10. In a medium bowl, add the remaining jalapeno, cilantro, scallions, red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, and lime juice
11. Season with and toss to combine
12. Garnish the latkes with spicy cilantro salad, Mexican Crema, and/or apple sauce