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Cheese Latkes Serving Size: About 15 Silver Dollar size Preparation Time :0:40 Ingredients 1 potato Idaho small, boiled (3 -4 oz) peeled 1 tbl butter 1/2 lb farmer cheese 2 tbl flour 2 egg yolks large (see note for sweet version) 2 egg whites large 1/4 tsp cream of tartar or salt 1/2 tsp salt (up to 1 tsp for taste) 1/4 tsp pepper white butter to fry coarse salt in a dish sour cream Sweet Wine of your choice Grape Juice for the children. Preparation In a 2 quart bowl with a flat bottom mash the hot peeled boiled potato and butter, using a hand masher. Add the farmer cheese and mash some more until uniform. Then add egg yolks and mix smooth. (When you separate the eggs, put the egg whites into a bowl large enough to beat them in. Be sure the bowl and beater are free of any grease, as it would spoil the whites for beating.) I add the yolks at this point so as to allow the cheese to cool the potato. (If you are making the sweet version, add the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla along with the flour.) Add the flour and mix smooth and uniform. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, add the cream of tartar or salt, and continue beating till medium peaks. Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the cheese mixture to soften it. Then fold the remaining egg whites into the cheese mixture. This should give you a mixture that is firm enough to fry. Set a non stick electric frying pan to 325 F or use a low to medium flame. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan, let it melt and cover the bottom of the pan. Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the pan, using 2 tablespoons, one to lift and one to push off the dough. . It will be like a soft cookie dough that holds it shape when dropped. Let the bottom fry without touching the pancake or trying to flatten it. Take your time. When a nice skin has developed on one side, turn it over gently using a spatula and a fork, and gently pat down the top of the pancake to spread it a little. These should be the size of a silver dollar pancake (3/8" x 2"). Fry on both sides in butter. Use the first pancake as a test for seasoning. They are somewhat bland, so I suggest that you see the following note. They are also very tender, and a trifle hard to handle compared to flour or potato pancakes, but you will catch right on. Note: Sweet version. You can also make these sweet. Add 1-2 tbs sugar and a few drops of vanilla extract, and a shake or two of cinnamon after the yolks. It ruins the Judith story, but the kids will like them better. Note: Farmer Cheese. Farmer Cheese is a dry loaf of curds. It is dry enough to pick up in the hands, much dryer than cottage cheese. Often it is in the Deli Section instead of the Dairy Case. If you put regular (not creamed) cottage cheese in a strainer you can get some of the liquid out by pressing gently. If the mix turns out too loose, bind it with a little more flour or dry baby rice cereal. Suggested Wine: Pink Zinfandel Potato Latkes |
Sylvia’s Latkes Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 - 5 lb bag russet or new potato, shredded (on a cheese grater or in a food processor) 1 large yellow onion, grated 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt (plus additional for sprinkling) 1/2 tsp. black pepper 4 eggs 2 cups matzo meal 4 cups canola oil (for frying) Instructions Put the shredded potatoes in a clean tea towel or colander and squeeze the liquid out of the mixture. Do the same for the grated onions. Combine all the ingredients (except oil) in a large bowl and combine. In a heavy skillet, put a 1/2" to 3/4" deep layer of oil. Heat until it is very hot approximately 360°F. Form the latkes by hand by hand and then slide into the pan using a slotted spatula. These work well when sized to approximately 2 ½ to 3 inches across and ¼ inch thick. Add 4 or 5 latkes to the hot oil at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the latkes. When the latkes are nicely browned on one side, turn carefully and cook until browned on the other side and crisp on the edges. Remove with a spatula and place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Finish the latkes by holding them in a warm (275°F oven) for 20-30 minutes. Serve with sour cream and applesauce. Makes approximately 3 dozen latkes |
Solomon family Latkes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs. Idaho potatoes 1 yellow onion 1 egg, beaten 2 Tbsps. all purpose flour 1 tsp. coarse (Kosher) salt, or as needed 1/2 tsp. pepper, or as needed 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed Instructions Peel and grate the potatoes. Grate the onions. Beat the egg and add the onions and seasoning and the flour to the beaten egg. Mix in the grated potatoes. Dissolve vitamin C tablet in 2-3 Tbsp of water, and add that to the potato mixture to prevent browning. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Once the oil is hot, scoop out 1-2 Tbsp of the potato mixture, and fry in the oil until the bottom starts to brown (2-3 min). Flip the latke over and fry for another 2-3 min. Take out the latke and drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately with apple sauce or sour cream. Note: The recipe makes 10-12 pancakes. They're served with Sour Cream or Applesauce as a topping. |
Turnip Latkes Turnips do indeed make good substitutes for potatoes. Unfortunately, it is the starch in the potatoes that gives food a certain texture. No lowcarb food is going to duplicate that. But some come close. Fry your pancakes in plenty of olive oil. Do not skimp. Chanukah is a holiday of olive oil in particular, oil in general. Traditionally, potato pancakes (made in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe) were fried in goose fat (or, presumably, chicken fat). They couldn't get olive oil and of course didn't use lard like their non-Jewish neighbors. Substitute other vegetable oils at your own risk. Very few hold up to the high heat of frying. If you use bacon grease or pork fat, I do not want to hear about it. The traditional way to serve Chanukah latkes is with sour cream and/or applesauce. Sour cream (and other dairy) would only be used if the latkes were made without animal fat and were not eaten in the same meal with any meat or meat products (eggs and fish don't count as meat). You can use any topping of your choice, or eat them plain. Ingredients: 8 cups coarsely grated raw turnips About 10 good-sized radishes, coarsely grated 10 eggs [this was too much for the sliced turnips but would be about right for grated ones] 6 Tablespoons wheat bran (only 4.5-3 =1.5g per TB!) 1 tsp black pepper (or to taste) 1-2 tsp salt (or to taste) [Note: exact proportion of ingredients will vary depending on your preferences and differences in the ingredients. Adjust as needed.] Olive oil (I used about .5 liters...I think) Instructions: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large flat-bottomed pan or griddle. Spoon the raw latkes on to the hot oil (one pancake = about one scoop from a spoon-shaped spatula). Don't overcrowd. Shape the pancakes to be even and round. Cook on medium or medium-high heat until dark golden brown on one side. Flip and repeat on the other side. If they aren't golden brown, you need more oil. Use a flat slotted spatula to remove finished latkes on to a plate with a paper towel on it. Add more oil in-between each batch. Makes around 20 3-4" pancakes. Enjoy! |
Vegetable and Feta Latkes Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup peeled and shredded potatoes 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup matzo meal 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions: Place the zucchini, potato and carrots in a colander, place paper towels or a cheesecloth over the top and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Sprinkle salt over the vegetables and let them drain for 15 minutes. Squeeze vegetable again in paper towels. In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, vegetables, salt and pepper. Mix well. Stir in matzo meal or flour, parsley and feta. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan. Place vegetable mixture, formed into pancake sized cakes in hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. (Cook two to three minutes per side). Add more oil as needed to keep cakes frying up well. Drain fried latkes on paper towels. |
Nouvelles Zucchini Latkes Recipe Yield: 3 dozen Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini (washed and unpeeled) 1 large potato (washed and unpeeled) 1 medium onion (peeled) 1 cup whole wheat flour (more, if needed) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup egg beaters 2 cloves garlic (crushed) 2 tablespoons chopped scallions 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon salt pepper to taste 2 egg whites (beaten until stiff) Canola oil for frying Instructions: Julienne potato and zucchini in food processor. Pour processed vegetables into large mixing bowl. Grate onions in processor and add to potato/zucchini mixture. Drain off excess liquid. Add flour, baking powder, egg beaters, garlic, scallions, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Gently fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. If mixture doesn't have enough body for frying, gently fold in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of additional flour. To fry, heat 1/2 inch of oil in pan and drop latkes by spoonfuls. For flat latkes, gently press down with spatula. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Turn only once. Drain will on paper towels. Serve immediately. Note: Zucchini latkes can be reheated, but they are best eaten, like potato latkes, fresh from the frying pan. |
Shari Lewis's No-Fry Latkes 2 C russet potatoes, peels and shredded (about 3 medium potatoes) 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup toasted wheat germ 2 egg whites 4 to 6 turns of the pepper mill 1/2 tsp salt Oil spray Preheat oven to 425 deg F. IN a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients into a batter. Coat two baking sheets with oil spray. Drop 1/4-cup cupfuls of batter onto the prepared sheets; press the pancakes down with the bak of your dampened hand. Bake 15 minutes; then turn and bake 10 minutes longer, or until latkes are browned all over (but not blackened at edges). Serve with applesauce. Makes approx 14 latkes. |
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