Sweet Potato Latkes

• 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsley grated
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup all pupose flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

1 Stir together potatoes, scallions, flour, eggs, salt and pepper.
2 Heat oil in a deep skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
3 Working in batches, spoon 1/8 cup potato mixture into oil and flatten. Reduce heat to moderate and cook until golen brown. Transfer latkes to paper towels to drain.
4 Serve with 1/2 cup regular or parve sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon maple syrup if desired.

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