Zucchini potato latkes are a crispy and flavorful fritter made with grated zucchini, potato, onion, and eggs. They are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. This article provides three different recipes for zucchini potato latkes, each with its own unique twist.
The first recipe is a classic zucchini potato latke recipe that uses simple ingredients and is easy to make. The second recipe adds a bit of spice with the addition of chili powder and cumin. The third recipe is a vegan zucchini potato latke recipe that uses chickpea flour instead of eggs. All three recipes are delicious and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
ZUCCHINI POTATO LATKES
I recently discovered this recipe on the web. Because of the miracle of the oil in the story of Chanukah, it's traditional to eat something oil-fried for the holiday. Latkes - potato pancakes - are the customary fried dish. This delicious version features zucchini in addition to the potatoes, and makes light, delicate pancakes. Perfect for the Festival of Lights, these are scrumptious as is, or with applesauce or sour cream. The 5-minute cooking time is per latkes. The servings indicated are for 32 large latkes or 72 cocktail size.
Provided by dojemi
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 32 large
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- NOTE: For best latke consistency, half the raw potatoes are grated using the chopping blade of a food processor, half with its fine grating disc.
- Or use a hand box-grater, grating half the potatoes on the large-hole side, the remainder on the fine-hole.
- The latkes can be made cocktail size-they're great passed with drinks.
- In a food processor fitted with a fine grating disk, grate the zucchini.
- Squeeze out any extra liquid and place in a large bowl.
- Grate half the potatoes in the food processor with the grating disc, or on the finest side of a box-grater, and squeeze out any liquid.
- Quickly add the potatoes to the zucchini.
- Add the eggs and the flour until the mixture is no longer runny and stir to blend.
- In the processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse-chop the onion and remaining potato finely, or grate the potato only on the large-hole side of a box-grater and combine with the onions.
- Add to the zucchini-potato mixture.
- Add the dill and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
- Stir to blend well.
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/8 to 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Stir the batter if it appears to have separated.
- When the oil is hot (a drop of the potato mixture added to it will sizzle immediately), spoon quarter-cups of the mixture, or tablespoons for cocktail lakes, into the oil.
- Do not crowd.
- Brown the pancakes on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
- They are ready to be turned over when the sides are turning brown.
- Drain them on brown paper or paper towels and keep warm while preparing additional batches.
- Serve immediately.
- 32 Large or 72 cocktail size.
BEST POTATO ZUCCHINI LATKES
The method for these latkes is what makes them stand apart from ordinary potato or potato zucchini latkes. These are so fabulous they even taste great cold!
Provided by Ashrei
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 24-36 latkes, 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely shred potatoes. Soak potatoes in cold water to remove starch. (A flour sack towel works well for this- place towel in a bowl with edges hanging over the sides. Put the potatoes in the bowl and cover them with cold water.) After 10-15 minutes squeeze out potatoes, rinse bowl, and repeat the soaking process one or two more times as needed to remove all the "pink," or "white" starch which sinks to the bottom of the bowl.
- While potatoes are soaking finely chop the parsley, and finely shred the zucchini and onion. Put onion and zucchini in a colander to drain off excess juice. You can carefully press out even more juice. The key to the success of these latkes is washing the starch from the potatoes and removing any excess liquid from the vegetables.
- After the final soak, squeeze out as much water as possible from the potatoes. If using a towel, then twist the top of the towel continuously, squeezing the potatoes into a ball, and wringing out all the fluid. Combine potatoes, zucchini, onion, parsley, salt, herb seasoning, eggs and flour in a large bowl and mix well.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet until the surface is shimmering. Add large spoonfuls of latke batter to the oil and shape them into pancakes about 1/4 inch thick. Fry until golden brown (approximately 6 minutes each side).
BAKED ZUCCHINI POTATO LATKES
this is probably not at all traditional but it is way healthier and very tasty. easy and quick enough to throw together after work and it will use up some of the garden's bounty. i just eyeball this so all measurements are approximate. feel free to improvise. you can use more or less potato and zucchini, you just may need to add a bit more egg or flour to get it to come together nicely.
Provided by spiritussancto
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 latkes, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- shred the potato and zucchini with a cheese grater, chop the onion. mix together with the salt and let sit for 10 min to draw out some of the liquid.
- drain the veggies well, give them a little squeeze. they don't have to be perfectly dry but do the best you can.
- mix in the remaining ingredients, preheat the oven to 425f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. just greasing it wont work, they'll stick anyways.
- form the mix into little cakes about 1/2 inch thick by 2-3 inches around. bake for 10-15 min, flip and bake another 10-15 min or until crispy and browned on both sides.
- serve with sour cream with chopped green onion mixed inches.
ZUCCHINI-POTATO LATKES WITH TZATZIKI
Categories Vegetable
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. Toss zucchini, potato, 3 tablespoons shallot and egg in a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, feta, 1 tablespoon dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Form the mixture into 12 patties. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 patties, cover and cook until crispy and browned on one side, 2 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the latkes to the prepared pan, browned-side down. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and patties. 4. Transfer the latkes to the oven and bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, the remaining minced shallot, 1 tablespoon dill and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the latkes with the tzatziki on the side.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are best for latkes because they have a high starch content, which helps them bind together.
- Shred the potatoes and zucchini finely: This will help them cook evenly.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the potatoes and zucchini: This will help the latkes crisp up.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help the latkes get a nice, crispy crust.
- Don't crowd the skillet: Cook the latkes in batches so that they have room to spread out and crisp up.
- Serve the latkes immediately: They are best when hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Zucchini potato latkes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover potatoes and zucchini. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, these latkes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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