Sweet Potato-Leek Pancakes
- 1 large russet potato, peeled, grated (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups coarsely grated peeled red-skinned sweet potato (yam; from 1 large)
- 1 leek, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only; about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons (about) vegetable oil
- Applesauce
- Sour cream
- Preheat oven to 275F.
- Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, drop sweet potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto skillet.
- Using spatula, gently flatten each mound to 3 1/2-inch-diameter round.
- Cook pancakes until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer pancakes to baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to skillet as needed.
- Transfer pancakes to plates.
- Serve with applesauce and sour cream.
russet potato, sweet potato, flour, egg, salt, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, vegetable oil, applesauce, sour cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-potato-leek-pancakes-107060 (may not work)