My Yam Latkes (gluten Free)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 small yam (about 1/3 pound)
• 1 -2 whole egg
• 1 -2 teaspoon red onion, chopped
• fresh ground black pepper
• cooking oil
• salt

Recipe

• 1 peel the yam. use the coarse section of a grater to grate the yam into a bowl.
• 2 add onion and pepper to taste.
• 3 add 1 whole egg and mix to blend. if the mixture looks a little dry, add one more egg yolk (save the egg for another use). it should look creamy, like cole slaw, but it should not be dripping with egg liquid.
• 4 heat a large skillet and add enough oil to cover the bottom. when oil is hot but not smoking, drop a heaping forkful of the mixture into the skillet and immediately flatten it with the fork.
• 5 repeat until all the mixture is used. it’s ok if the pancakes are touching in the skillet.
• 6 sauté until golden brown (or brown if you prefer) and crispy; flip and sauté on other side. regulate heat so that oil does not smoke, and add more oil if necessary.
• 7 drain on paper towels if desired. salt to taste.
• 8 makes about 6 pancakes.
• 9 notes.
• 10 it’s best not to re-use the oil for a second batch because the oil develops an unpleasant odor. it’s best to use two separate skillets, or wash and dry the skillet after use.
• 11 you can substitute onion powder to taste for the fresh onion.