Food

Sweet Potato and Celery Root Pancakes

By Yankee Magazine

Apr 21 2003

These Sweet Potato and Celery Root Pancakes are most delicious when the pancakes are thin and lacy, so watch carefully during frying to avoid burning.

Yield:

12 to 14 pancakes

Ingredients

1 pound (4 cups) grated sweet potato
1/2 pound (2 cups) grated celery root*
2 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Heat 1/2 inch of oil over medium heat in heavy skillet to approximately 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in glass bowl; mix well. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter per pancake into oil; flatten with spatula (do not fry more than 5 pancakes at once). Fry about 4 minutes per side, until edges are golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels; blot dry. Serve with sour cream, vanilla-flavored yogurt, or cinnamon applesauce.