Sweet potato and parsnip latkes with chunky 5-spice applesauce

Sweet potato and parsnip latkes with chunky 5-spice applesauce For the latkes:

1) Using a box grater, grate the sweet potatoes and the parsnips. Combine potatoes and parsnip in a large bowl. Season with salt and toss to combine. Add flour and stir to distribute evenly. Add eggs and stir well.

In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat 30ml of the vegetable oil.

Form the potato mixture into 7.5cm latkes that are about 1-1.5cms thick. Add to vegetable oil and fry until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and season with salt. Repeat this procedure with all of the potato/parsnip mixture, adding more fat as necessary.

Serve latkes with applesauce, sour cream and green onions.

For the applesauce:

1) In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, lemon juice, apple cider, lemon zest, 5-spice powder and sugar and stir to mix well.

Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until apples begin to break down, but are still chunky. Remove from heat and cool.