PORCINI MUSHROOM LATKES WITH MUSHROOM SALAD AND CHIVE "CREAM"

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Porcini Mushroom Latkes with Mushroom Salad and Chive

Provided by Selma Brown Morrow

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mushroom     Appetizer     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Winter     Chive     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Latkes:
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups chopped onions, divided
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Salad and chive cream:
1 cup nondairy sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 1/2 tablespoons (or more) white wine vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 small garlic cloves, pressed
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
3 cups (packed) baby greens
Ingredient info: Dried porcini mushrooms are available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and italian markets.

Steps:

  • For latkes:
  • Combine porcini and boiling water in bowl. Soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Strain, pressing out all liquid. Chop porcini.
  • Blend potatoes and 1/2 cup onions in processor until finely ground and some liquid forms. Turn mixture out onto kitchen towel. Gather towel around and squeeze mixture very dry. Scrape into large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups onions and next 4 ingredients. Stir until batter becomes moist. Add porcini.
  • Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to coat bottom; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture into skillet by scant 1/4 cupfuls. Flatten into 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to large baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • For salad and chive cream:
  • Stir nondairy sour cream, chives, and 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl to blend.
  • Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and all mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons vinegar; toss. Season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
  • Overlap latkes on plates. Mound greens alongside; top with mushrooms. Serve with chive cream.
  • What to drink:
  • Try a full-bodied kosher white wine, like the BARON HERZOG 2007 CENTRAL COAST CHARDONNAY (California $13).

anthony fernando
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to make it again.


Shantil Owusu
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The mushroom salad was a bit too vinegary for my taste.


Sahib zaman
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These latkes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try using less oil next time.


Vasti Nolasco
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I actually really enjoyed these latkes. The mushroom flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The latkes were also very crispy and well-seasoned.


Saadi malik
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These latkes were a great way to use up some leftover porcini mushrooms. They were crispy and flavorful, and the mushroom salad and chive cream were the perfect accompaniments.


DRH INTERNATIONALEO
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Overall, I thought this dish was very good. I would definitely make it again.


Barbara Livingston
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I would have liked the mushroom salad to be a bit more flavorful.


Shirhama Hossein
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These latkes were a bit too salty for my taste.


Tiny Asteroid
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I loved the crispy texture of these latkes. The mushroom salad and chive cream were also delicious.


mr cruwzy LOL
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These latkes were easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make them again.


Anil Jaiswal
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The latkes were good, but the mushroom salad was a bit bland.


Koshar Khalid
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These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try using less oil next time.


Hayden Ndhlovu
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The porcini mushrooms add a deep, earthy flavor to the latkes, while the mushroom salad and chive cream add a bright, refreshing touch. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Benter Okumu
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These latkes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to shred the potatoes and mushrooms, which made the process even faster. The latkes were crispy and flavorful, and the mushroom salad and chive cream were delicious addition


Phumzile Nkosi
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I'm not usually a fan of latkes, but these porcini mushroom latkes changed my mind. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the mushroom salad and chive cream were the perfect accompaniments.


Z Nawabjan999
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These latkes were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the earthy porcini mushrooms and the creamy chive sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making these again.