Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes with Ginger Orange Dipping Sauce

Recipe by: Jon Ashton

Cookstr

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Total Time: Under 1 Hour

Skill Level: Moderate

Cost: Inexpensive

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Photo by: Joseph De Leo

Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

For latkes:

1 Granny Smith apple, peeled
1 sweet potato, peeled
1 large egg, blended
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
1 teaspoon curry powder
1-tablespoon flour
1/2 cup panko
Canola oil (for frying)

For ginger orange dipping sauce:

1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

Directions

For Latkes:

Using coarse grater blade on box grater, shred apple. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred potato; add to apple. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then Panko and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Coat bottom of large sauté pan with oil; heat over medium heat. Place 1/4 cupful of the latke mix into skillet; flatten with spatula to 1/2-inch thickness. Sauté until nicely golden and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

For Ginger Orange Dipping Sauce:

Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Calories 198kcal (10%)

Calcium 46mg (5%)

Vitamin C 5mg (8%)

Vitamin A 169mcg RAE (6%)

Potassium 164mg

Magnesium 16mg

Protein 3g

Sugar 21g