Latkes, also known as potato pancakes, are a traditional Hanukkah dish that is enjoyed by people of all faiths and cultures. These crispy and delicious pancakes are made with grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and matzo meal, and are typically served with applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon. In this article, we present three variations on the classic latke recipe, each with its own unique flavor and presentation.
The first recipe is for traditional latkes, made with simple ingredients and cooked until golden brown. The second recipe is for chive sour cream latkes, which adds a tangy and herbaceous flavor to the pancakes. The third recipe is for latkes with apple compote, which pairs the crispy pancakes with a sweet and flavorful apple topping. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile latkes.
POTATO LATKES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION SOUR CREAM
Provided by Molly Yeh
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the caramelized onion sour cream: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Let cool.
- Mix together the onion mixture, sour cream, onion powder, a few turns of black pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the potato latkes: Meanwhile, using the shredding attachment on a food processor (or mandoline), shred the potatoes, onions and garlic. Line a colander with 2 layers of cheesecloth and set it over a bowl or in the sink. Add the shredded mixture to the cheesecloth and sprinkle with the kosher salt. Let sit for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Gather up the edges of the cheesecloth and use your hands to squeeze out any excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, eggs, a few turns of black pepper and the potato mixture. Stir in the scallions.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering; it's ready when a strand of potato added to the oil immediately starts to sizzle. Use a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop to add compact scoops of the mixture to the oil, spacing them out so as not to crowd the pan. Press the scoops down lightly with a spatula to get 1/2-inch-thick patties. Fry until golden brown on both sides, a few minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels and sprinkle with flaky or kosher salt. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed between batches.
- Sprinkle the caramelized onion sour cream with chopped scallions and serve with the warm latkes.
LATKES WITH CHIVE SOUR CREAM
Normally the latkes are made small around a 50 cent side. I just didn't want to take that much time so you can control the size you want to make.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Potatoes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. For the Sour Cream: Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
- 2. For the Latkes. Grate the potatoes, and onions on a box grater. Place on clean kitchen towel and squeeze all the water out. Place the potatoes and onions in a bowl. Grate the cheese and add to the potatoes.
- 3. Add the egg, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven at 200 degrees. Place a baking sheet in the oven.
- 4. Place a skillet on the stove and add some oil. Place the potato mixture in a measuring cup. You the size you want the latkes to be. I use 1 cup but generally you make them small. Dump the latkes in the oil and press down until flattened. Fry until browned and crispy on both sides. Place them in the oven to keep warm as you do other batches.
- 5. Serve with the sour cream mixture.
CREAMY CRISPY LATKES WITH GARLIC CUMIN SOUR CREAM
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 16 to 20 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the garlic cumin sour cream: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the garlic horizontally, drizzle with olive oil and wrap in tin foil. Place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove, cool and mash the cloves into a paste. While the garlic is cooking, get a small saute pan hot over medium-low heat and toast the cumin seeds for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Then either grind up the toasted cumin in a spice grinder or chop with a knife until fine. Mix the sour cream with the toasted cumin, parsley and the roasted garlic. Reserve.
- For the latkes: Fill a pot three-quarters of the way up with water and add the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, and then turn down the heat to a low boil. Boil until the potatoes are completely cooked (a knife slides in very easily), 20 to 30 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling, heat up a pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the leeks with the garlic until soft with no color. Season well with salt and pepper, lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 3 minutes. Then take off the heat.
- Once the potatoes are ready, place in a large bowl and mix in the sauteed leek mixture, nutmeg, the remaining 5 tablespoons butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper, and reserve.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl or dish and set aside. Add the breadcrumbs and the flour to two separate plates. Season the flour well with salt and pepper.
- Roll a ball with the potato mixture that easily fits in the palms of your hands, about 2 tablespoons, and flatten slightly to make a patty. You don't want them too thick or too big. Dredge the potato patty with the flour, shaking off the excess. Dunk in the eggs and then coat with the breadcrumbs.
- Get a large pan hot over medium-high heat, add an inch of canola oil and fry when the temperature reaches 350 degrees F. Remove from oil when the latkes are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot with the garlic cumin sour cream.
SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE POTATO PANCAKES
Yummy pancakes which can be served for breakfast, brunch, as a snack or as a side-dish. Although the recipe specifies sebago potatoes, you can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes. All of these are potatoes that are varieties which are good for baking. This recipe has been adapted from a recipe in the Australian Women's Weekly's 'Potatoes: over 100 exciting ways to cook the humble spud', recently reprinted by popular demand. It is essential to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the potatoes in step one before adding the potatoes to the other ingredients. Please feel free to vary the herbs according to your taste preferences.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 20 Sour Cream and Chive Potato Pancakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grate the potatoes coarsely; squeeze the excess moisture from the potatoes; combine the potato in a large bowl with the onion, garlic, chives, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper to taste, egg yolks flour and sour cream.
- Beat the egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks o the potato mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil with 20g of the butter in a non-stick pan; cook heaped tablespoons of the potato mixture, uncovered, until browned on both sides; drain the pancakes on absorbent kitchen paper and cover to keep warm; repeat with the same amounts of the remaining oil, butter and potato mixture.
- Notes: One Australian measuring cup holds approximately 250ml (8 fluid ounces), one Australian tablespoon holds 20ml and one Australian teaspoon holds 5ml. North America, New Zealand and the United Kingdom use a 15ml tablespoon. In this recipe, the addition of the rosemary and sage is really best guided by taste. I never measure herbs.
Tips:
- For crispy latkes, use a well-seasoned cast iron or nonstick skillet and heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the potato mixture.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook the latkes in batches if necessary.
- Use a metal spatula to gently flip the latkes; do not use a slotted spatula as this will break the latkes.
- Drain the latkes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the latkes hot with a dollop of sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These latkes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are perfect for Hanukkah, but they can also be enjoyed year-round. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these latkes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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