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Korean Sweet Potato Fritters with Gochujang Mayonnaise - Overhead shot of fritters on angled black platter
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Sweet Potato Latkes with Gochujang Mayo

Sweet Potato Latkes are a spicy, crispy and delicious vegetarian main or side dish!  The Gochujang Mayonnaise is the perfect accompaniment!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes - Potatoes
Cuisine: Korean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 15 Fritters
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Mayonnaise

  • 1 cup mayonnaise regular or reduced-fat
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce

Latkes

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes (2 large or 4 small)
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1/2 cup canola oil for frying (or as needed for a depth of approximately 1/3-inch)
  • Thinly sliced scallions for garnish
  • Lime wedges if desired

Instructions

Mayonnaise

  • Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Latkes

  • Combine grated sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, flour, eggs and gochujang in a large mixing bowl.
  • Heat approximately 1/3-inch oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Using a 1/3-cup stainless steel measuring cup and working in batches, drop even amounts of the potato mixture into the hot oil then flatten it using the bottom of the measuring cup.
  • Cook the latkes 2-3 minutes on the first side or until crispy and golden. Carefully flip each latke and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from the hot oil and place on a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Keep warm in a 180-degree oven if desired.
  • Garnish with thinly sliced scallion, lime wedges and the Gochujang Mayonnaise.

Notes

TIPS:
  • For perfect portions, use a 1/3 cup stainless steel measuring cup to drop the latkes into the oil and flatten them with the bottom of the measuring cup.
  • Start at the handle of the skillet when dropping the latkes into the skillet and work in a clockwise pattern.  This way you can easily keep track of which latkes went in first.
  • Flip the latkes AWAY from you so you don’t get splashed with hot oil.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Latkes can be reheated in a 350-degree oven.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Place in an airtight container.  Freeze for 2-3 months.
  • No need to thaw to reheat.  Can be reheated from frozen in a 350-degree oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1latke | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8652IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg