Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

For the latkes:

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled
• 1 apple, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 2 tbsp spelt flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Pepper to taste
• (Optional: kale, for garnish)

For the tahini-lemon sauce:

• 3 tbsp tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp honey (replace with maple syrup for a vegan option)
• Water (to thin the sauce, as needed)
• (Optional: a few drops of sriracha for extra spice)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce:
   • Mix all the ingredients for the tahini-lemon sauce in a bowl.
   • Add water to adjust the consistency. Set aside.
2. Prepare the latke mixture:
   • Grate the sweet potato and apple into a large bowl.
   • Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated mixture using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Place the pressed mixture in a new bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients:
   • Add the onion, salt, arrowroot powder, spelt flour, olive oil, turmeric, and pepper to the sweet potato-apple mixture.
   • Mix thoroughly to create a cohesive batter.
4. Cook the latkes:
   • Heat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
   • Take about 1/4 cup of the batter, form it into a round patty, and place it in the hot pan.
   • Flatten slightly with a spatula.
5. Fry until golden brown:
   • Cook the latkes for 2-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
   • Transfer the cooked latkes to a plate or rack, covering them with a clean towel to keep warm.
6. Repeat:
   • Continue frying until all the batter is used.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the latkes warm with plenty of tahini-lemon sauce. Optionally, garnish with fresh kale for an extra touch.

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Ingredient Note

*Sriracha is a spicy chili sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. Use it to add a kick of heat to the sauce if desired.