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gourmet sweet potato latkes and caviar

Gourmet Sweet Potato Pancake With Caviar

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

48 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tan-skinned sweet potatoes about 3 medium
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons or more vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ounce black caviar
  • Fresh chives cut into 1 inch pieces

Instructions

  • Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel potatoes and coarsely grate into large bowl. Stir in green onions.
  • Whisk eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Gently mix into potato mixture.
  • Form mixture into 48 walnut-size balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) 
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place 8 potato balls in skillet, pressing each gently with spatula to flatten to 1 1/2 inch diameter. Cook until pancakes are rich golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Repeat with remaining potato balls, adding more oil to skillet if necessary. Transfer pancakes to platter.
  • Top each pancake with 1 teaspoon sour cream and scant 1/4 teaspoon caviar. Garnish with chives.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • You can form the sweet potato pancakes up to six hours ahead, leaving only a quick frying before serving.