Holiday Sweet Potato Latkes
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, shredded
- 4 green onions, minced
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup matzah meal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Avocado oil
- 1 small container mascarpone
- 1 small container creme fraiche
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Candied pecans
- 1 ripe pear, sliced thinly
Instructions:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet with a little avocado oil on medium heat.
- Saute the green onions 1-2 minutes, until softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, including green onions. Mix well, adding more matzah meal if it’s too thin.
- Heat the skillet again with a layer of avocado oil on medium high heat.
- Place the tip of a chopstick in oil and if bubbles form around it, the oil is hot and ready.
- Add sweet potato mixture to oil in desired mini size, cooking on each side 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Place on a wire rack to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, creme fraiche, maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Assemble by placing a dollop of creamy topping, one pecan and one pear slice.