CELERY-ROOT AND POTATO LATKES

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Categories     Cake     Potato     Vegetable     Side     Fry     Sauté     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Kosher     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 32 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large celery root (celeriac; 1 1/2 lb), peeled with a knife
1 1/2 lb large russet (baking) potatoes (about 3 large)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lb onions, quartered
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seeds
About 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Special Equipment
a kitchen towel (not terry cloth)

Steps:

  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Coarsely grate celery root into a bowl using the 1/3-inch-wide holes of a box grater.
  • Peel potatoes and coarsely grate into a large bowl. Add lemon juice and toss. Coarsely grate onions into same bowl.
  • Transfer to towel, then gather up corners to form a sack and twist tightly to wring out as much liquid as possible.
  • Return potatoes and onions to cleaned bowl and stir in celery root, flour, eggs, salt, pepper, and celery seeds until combined well.
  • Heat 1/3 inch oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Fill a 1/4-cup measure (not tightly packed) 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 fry until undersides are deep golden, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes. Turn over using 2 spatulas and fry until deep golden all over, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes more. (If latkes brown too quickly, lower heat to moderate.) Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly. Keep warm in 1 layer on a metal rack set in a shallow baking pan in oven. Make more latkes in same manner. Use a second rack and baking pan to keep last batches warm.

Krysti Combs
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These latkes were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Josh Alusma
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These latkes were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


sonya miss
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I thought these latkes were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special.


Md Gisan Ali
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These latkes were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


cash graeber
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I made these latkes for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Md Irfan
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These latkes were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


donna Rella
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I'm not a big fan of celery root, but I thought these latkes were pretty good. They were crispy and flavorful.


Anil Sharma
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Delicious!


Safna Sahil
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These latkes were a bit too crispy for my liking. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Limbe Buea
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I love that these latkes are made with celery root. It gives them a healthy twist.


Reanetsi Reanetsi
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I've made these latkes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect party food.


Cieannatherichbrat
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I thought these latkes were bland. They needed more seasoning.


Patty Pickett
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These latkes were a little too oily for my taste.


Abede Mengesha
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I made these latkes for my family and they loved them. The celery root gave them a unique flavor that everyone enjoyed.


Pearl Gold
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These latkes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gaming Arena
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I'm not usually a fan of celery root, but these latkes changed my mind. They were so delicious!


Mad Looser
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These latkes were a hit at my Hanukkah party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the celery root added a nice touch of flavor.