LEEK, KALE AND POTATO LATKES
These delicious cumin-scented potato pancakes are laced with leeks and crispy kale, adding a putatively healthy touch to the standard fried latke. You can serve them with Greek yogurt, sour cream or crème fraîche. But a chutney or yogurt blended with cilantro, mint and garlic would make for excellent eating as well. You might even try a salsa.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen, serving 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Meanwhile, place a rack over a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl mix together the potatoes, leeks, kale, baking powder, salt and pepper, cumin, chives, and flour or cornstarch. Add the eggs stir together.
- Begin heating a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil and when it is hot, take up heaped tablespoons of the latke mixture, press the mixture against the spoon to extract liquid (or squeeze in your hands), and place in the pan. Press down with the back of the spatula to flatten. Repeat with more spoonfuls, being careful not to crowd the pan. In my 10-inch pan I can cook 4 at a time without crowding; my 12-inch pan will accommodate 5. Cook on one side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slide the spatula underneath and flip the latkes over. Cook on the other side until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the rack set over a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. The mixture will continue to release liquid, which will accumulate in the bottom of the bowl. Stir from time to time, and remember to squeeze the heaped tablespoons of the mix before you add them to the pan.
- Serve hot topped with low-fat sour cream, Greek yogurt or crème fraiche, or other toppings of your choice such as salsa, chutney or yogurt blended with cilantro, mint, and garlic.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 58, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 120 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Farzeen Malik
[email protected]These latkes were delicious! I made them for my family for dinner and they all enjoyed them. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the batter. Other than that, they were perfect.
Marwat khan
[email protected]I made these latkes for a brunch party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Shaelynn Miller
[email protected]These latkes were easy to make and very tasty! I used russet potatoes and they turned out nice and crispy. I served them with sour cream and applesauce, and they were a hit with my family.
Asmaa Aldaher
[email protected]I've made these latkes several times now and they always turn out great! They're a great way to use up leftover potatoes and kale. I like to serve them with sour cream and applesauce, but they're also good on their own.
Amr2 Alamen
[email protected]These latkes were delicious! I made them for my family for dinner and they all enjoyed them. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the batter. Other than that, they were perfect.
Given Gibson Mina
[email protected]I made these latkes for a brunch party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Chloe Jones
[email protected]These latkes were easy to make and very tasty! I used russet potatoes and they turned out nice and crispy. I served them with sour cream and applesauce, and they were a hit with my family.
Spartan Waiter !
[email protected]I've made these latkes several times now and they always turn out great! They're a great way to use up leftover potatoes and kale. I like to serve them with sour cream and applesauce, but they're also good on their own.
Andrew Tuyub
[email protected]These latkes were really good! I made them for my family for dinner and they all enjoyed them. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the batter. Other than that, they were perfect.
Opoku Bernard
[email protected]I made these latkes for a Hanukkah party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even people who don't usually like latkes. The recipe was easy to follow and the latkes turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Zubeda Swaleh
[email protected]These latkes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I served them with sour cream and applesauce, and they were a h