Best 8 Parsnip And Pear Latkes Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the sweet and savory flavors of parsnip and pear in a delightful latke extravaganza. This article presents a collection of three distinct yet equally enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of these humble ingredients. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore a traditional rendition of parsnip latkes, an innovative sweet potato and parsnip latke fusion, and a tantalizing pear and parsnip latke combination. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, these recipes promise to transform your kitchen into a symphony of culinary artistry. Get ready to elevate your latke-making skills and impress your family and friends with these delectable creations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PARSNIP LATKES



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Specially made for Hanukkah, latkes are potato pancakes that are fried in oil in recognition of the ancient lamps that held only enough oil for one day but miraculously burned for eight. Adding parsnips to the classic recipe also celebrates the past, when latkes, a side dish, were made with vegetables, cheeses, or fruits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 yellow onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater or minced
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds parsnips (about 5 medium), peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
1/2 pound russet potato (about 1 medium), peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, orange zest, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Add eggs, and stir until incorporated. Stir in flour until incorporated. Add parsnips and potato, and toss until combined and evenly coated.
  • Fill a large skillet with about 1/2 inch oil. Place over medium heat until oil is almost smoking. (To test, drop a small bit of batter into the skillet; it should sizzle upon contact.)
  • Working in batches so as not to crowd skillet, carefully spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into oil for each latke. Lightly tamp down to flatten. Cook, turning once, until golden on each side, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to a paper-towel-lined wire rack to drain. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with sour cream and applesauce.

GINGERED PEARS AND PARSNIPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 2 quartered Bosc pears and 3 sliced parsnips in a skillet with 1/2 cup each white wine and chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, the juice of 1 lemon, a few slices ginger, 1 bay leaf and a pinch each of sugar and red pepper flakes. Partially cover and boil until the liquid evaporates and the pears brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in a splash of water.

PARSNIP AND PEAR LATKES



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Categories     Food Processor     Fruit     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pear     Parsnip     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 6- to 7-ounce underripe Bosc pear, quartered, cored
1 7- to 8-ounce parsnip, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons drained white horseradish
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Using coarse grating blade, shred pear in processor. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred parsnip in processor; add to pear. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then panko and a sprinkle of black pepper. Coat bottom of large skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by packed 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Sauté until brown and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

CELERY ROOT-PARSNIP LATKES



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Noah Bernamoff serves his classic latkes at Mile End Deli in Brooklyn all year long. At Hanukkah, he breaks out the variations. Celery root and parsnip replace potato in this version, the sweetness of the parsnips tempered by the grassiness of the celery root. Mr. Bernamoff suggests topping these with horseradish cream.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield About 4 dozen latkes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound celery root, peeled and grated
1 pound parsnips, peeled and grated
1 medium onion, peeled and grated
1 1/4 cups matzo meal
3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon kosher salt, more for serving
3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Safflower oil

Steps:

  • Place grated celery root, parsnips and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle in matzo meal and toss mixture together with your hands. Add parsley, eggs, salt and pepper and combine again using your hands until ingredients are incorporated.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and flatten between your palms. Fry latkes, without moving them, for 4 to 5 minutes, checking that they don't over-brown. (You should be able to fry them in batches of 11 to 12, depending on pan size.) Flip latkes, turn heat down to medium-low and fry another 4 minutes, or until well browned and tender. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with additional salt. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 29, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

PARSNIP LATKES WITH LOX AND HORSERADISH CREME



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A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips. Add fresh dill sprigs for a garnish. -Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound potatoes, peeled
1 pound parsnips, peeled
2/3 cup chopped green onions
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 package (3 ounces) smoked salmon or lox, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Coarsely grate potatoes and parsnips. Place grated vegetables on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners and squeeze out any liquid. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the onions, eggs, salt and pepper., In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels., Roll salmon to form rose shapes; set aside. Combine creme fraiche, dill, horseradish, salt and pepper. Top latkes with a dollop of creme fraiche mixture and a salmon rose. Garnish with dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PARSNIP LATKES WITH SMOKED HADDOCK & POACHED EGG



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Looking to use up a glut of parsnips? We've swapped classic potato for root veg in these golden brown brunch latkes, with a poached egg and smoked fish

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large parsnips (about 450g), peeled
2 tbsp self-raising flour
small pack dill , snipped, plus a few fronds to serve
4 very fresh eggs
300ml full-fat milk
1 undyed smoked haddock fillet, skin-on (200g)
1-2 tbsp hot horseradish sauce
1 lemon , zested and cut into wedges
80g spinach
oil , for frying

Steps:

  • Grate the parsnips into a bowl and add the flour and dill. Beat 2 of the eggs and add them to the bowl. Season and set aside.
  • Heat oven to its lowest setting. Pour the milk into a saucepan and add the haddock, skin-side up. Cover, bring slowly to the boil, then turn off the heat and poach for 5 mins. Discard the milk and haddock skin. Put the fish in a bowl and mix in the horseradish and lemon zest - as you stir, the fish will flake. Put the spinach in a casserole dish, then push to one side, pour over 3 tbsp boiling water and season. Put the haddock in the other side, cover with foil and put in the oven to keep warm.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add three large mounds of the parsnip mixture, flatten with the back of a fish slice and fry for 3-4 mins on each side until golden. Transfer to a baking tray lined with kitchen paper and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • Bring a large pan of water to a simmer, crack in the eggs and poach for 2-3 mins, then drain on kitchen paper. Divide the latkes between plates, spoon over the fish and spinach and top with an egg. Season and serve with dill fronds and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

PARSNIP LATKES



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Parsnips add a tinge of sweetness to these latkes; for a delicious twist, serve them with pear sauce made in the usual manner of applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 yellow onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or minced
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds (about 5 medium) parsnips, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
1/2 pound (1 medium) russet potato, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
Peanut oil, for frying
Pink Applesauce for Latkes (optional) or pear sauce, for serving
Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, orange zest, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Add eggs, and stir until incorporated. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Add parsnips and potato, and toss until combined and evenly coated.
  • Fill a large, heavy-bottom skillet with about 1/2 inch oil. Place over medium heat until oil is almost smoking. (To test, drop a small bit of batter into the skillet; the oil should sizzle upon contact.)
  • Working in batches so as not to crowd skillet, carefully spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into oil for each pancake. Lightly tamp down to flatten. Cook until golden on each side, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to drain on a paper-towel-lined wire rack, and repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with applesauce or pear sauce and sour cream, if desired.

POTATO PARSNIP LATKES



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Categories     Potato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parsnip     Fall     Winter     Kosher     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 16 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large russet (baking) potato (8 to 10 oz)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 medium parsnips (1 lb total), peeled and coarsely grated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Accompaniment: applesauce and/or sour cream
Special Equipment
a thin (fine-weave) kitchen towel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Peel potato and coarsely grate into a bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to combine. Place potato on towel, then gather up corners to form a sack and twist tightly to wring out as much liquid as possible. Stir potato together with parsnips, flour, eggs, chives, salt, and pepper until combined well.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fill a 1/4-cup measure three-fourths full with latke mixture and carefully spoon it into skillet, then flatten to 3 inches in diameter with a slotted spatula. Form 3 more latkes in skillet, then cook until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer latkes with spatula to paper towels to drain. Keep warm on a rack set in a shallow baking pan in oven. Make more latkes in same manner, in batches of 4, with remaining mixture.

Tips:

  • To make sure the latkes are crispy, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the latke batter.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the latkes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a large spoon or spatula to carefully flip the latkes to avoid breaking them.
  • Serve the latkes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon.
  • For a gluten-free version of these latkes, use gluten-free flour.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the parsnips and pears by hand.
  • To make ahead, prepare the latke batter up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Conclusion:

Parsnip and pear latkes are a delicious and unique twist on the classic potato latke. They're perfect for a Hanukkah meal or any other special occasion. With their crispy exterior and sweet and savory filling, these latkes are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new latke recipe, give these parsnip and pear latkes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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