Sweet Potato Latkes

Instructions

1. Heat fat in a medium or large skillet over low to medium heat. Roughly chop unpeeled sweet potatoes. Peel and roughly chop onion.
2. Using a food processor, grate the sweet potato and onion.
3. Place shreds in a clean dish towel or doubled-up paper towel and squeeze excess water from the shreds.
4. Transfer shreds to a bowl and mix in salt.
5. Using a large spoon, pile about 3 tablespoons worth of shreds into the hot skillet for each pancake.Fry on one side until edges are golden brown, about 6 minutes.
6. Flip and repeat on the other side.
7. Remove to a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil.
8. Serve topped with optional applesauce.