Name: Shrimp and Sweet Potato Cakes with Chayote Slaw and Chipotle Sauce
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tan-skinned sweet potatoes; 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled; 4 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil; 8 ounces peeled cooked large shrimp, coarsely chopped; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*; 2 tablespoons finely chopped poblano chili**; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix; All purpose flour; Slaw Chayote; Chipotle Tartar Sauce

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Shrimp and Sweet Potato Cakes with Chayote Slaw and Chipotle SauceNoel Barnhurst

Chayote (often mistaken for a squash) is a fruit with a cucumber-like taste and texture. The sweet-spicy balance of this appetizer goes well with Sauvignon Blanc or beer.

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