In a bowl, combine the shallot, sweet potato, eggs, pepper, and salt. Set aside in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Place the coconut oil in a frying pan. Turn it on high until the oil is melted and hot. Turn the heat down to medium.
Grab a handful of spiralized potato mixture. I used kitchen scissors to cut off some potato strands when I have enough in my hand.
Form a tightly packed ball.
Place the ball into the oil and allow to sit for about a minute. Then, with the back of your spatula, press the ball down into a patty. Cook for another minute, or two, then flip. Cook the other side for two minutes and then remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Repeat this process until your mixture is used up. I did three batches, making 6 patties total. I suggest only putting 2-3 patties in the pan at a time.
Top your potato pancakes with a dollop of sour scream and fig jam. I got all fancy and put a rosemary sprig on top.