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Potato & Parnip Latkes

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  • Mar
  • 29

This flavorful potato pancake is usually served during Hanukkah. But they taste great any time! For the Latkes 4 large  Baking Potatoes, peeled 3-4 Parsnips, peeled 1 bunch Scallion, thinly sliced 1 large Onion, grated 1/2 large Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped & patted dry with a paper towel 1 Egg, beaten 5 T Bread Crumbs […]

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This flavorful potato pancake is usually served during Hanukkah. But they taste great any time!

For the Latkes
4 large  Baking Potatoes, peeled
3-4 Parsnips, peeled
1 bunch Scallion, thinly sliced
1 large Onion, grated
1/2 large Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped & patted dry with a paper towel
1 Egg, beaten
5 T Bread Crumbs or Matzo Meal
Salt & Pepper
Oil for frying
Prepared Apple Sauce

Shred the potatoes & parsnips in a food processor and transfer to a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients & form into pancakes.
Heat oil in a heavy pan.
Fry3-4 minutes per side & drain on paper towels.
Serve with  apple sauce & horseradish sauce (below).

For the Horseradish Sauce
1 c. Sour Cream
1/4 c. Prepared Horseradish (adjust to your taste)
1/4 c. Chives, chopped – reserve 1 T for garnish

Combine all ingredients & garnish the top with reserved chives.
Serve with Latkes.

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Potato Latka’s

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  • Dec
  • 14

This traditional Jewish recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law. Thanks Tara! 10 Med. Potatoes, peeled 2 Med. Onion 2 Lg. Eggs 1/2 C. Matzo Meal Salt & Pepper to taste Oil for frying Sour Cream Yogurt Sugar Apple Sauce  In a food processor, shred potato & onion alternating evenly.  Transfer to bowl & squeeze […]

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This traditional Jewish recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law. Thanks Tara!

10 Med. Potatoes, peeled
2 Med. Onion
2 Lg. Eggs
1/2 C. Matzo Meal
Salt & Pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Sour Cream
Yogurt
Sugar
Apple Sauce 

In a food processor, shred potato & onion alternating evenly. 
Transfer to bowl & squeeze out “starch” & reserve. 
Blend in remaining ingredients and form into 1” cakes. 
Fry in oil until golden brown, turning once. 
Drain on paper towels. 
Serve with yogurt, sour cream, sugar or apple sauce.

To Freeze:  Place on cookie sheet and freeze.  Transfer to Ziploc bag.  Reheat in a 450 degree oven for 5 – 7 minutes.

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