Peel and grate the sweet potato.  This should yield about 3 cups grated sweet potato.

Peel and grate onion and garlic cloves and add them to the sweet potato.

Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

Heat a skillet to very hot but not smoking with enough oil to cover the whole surface.  Scoop the latke mixture onto the hot pan and spread the mixture into patties.  Each patty should be about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches across.

Fry for a few minutes until the edges begin to brown and the latke holds its shape.  Flip and fry cook the other side.

Remove sweet potato latkes to a paper towel covered plate to drain.

Serve with applesauce, sour cream and vegetable pickles.