The snow is melting.

[dsrtao]

Last night I converted 10 pounds of sweet potatoes into latkes. The value of an electric fryer is in the thermostat and the timer. After a few trials, I successfully turned out latkes that were both cooked and consistent. One of the earlier attempts was a spiky ball which I would like to see an Iron Chef produce as "sweet potato sea urchin" -- the exterior looked like a sea urchin, and the interior was sweet potato and onion paste, slightly orange. A good visual match, I think, though I've only seen sea urchins while living and have never been tempted to look inside.

This morning the house still smells pleasantly of latkes.

Comments

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

The interior of sea urchin (uni) is exactly as you describe, except that it has no texture to speak of - it is a smooth paste.

[cvirtue.livejournal.com]

But between the spines and the squishy, is a crunchy layer which is a bit hard to chew.

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

I've never tried - I'll accept your experience. :-)

[pamelina.livejournal.com]

Yum, sweet potato latkes! I've never had that, but it sure sounds delicious.