Recipe by My Kosher Recipe Contest

Latke “Melody”

Parve Parve
Easy Easy
4 Servings
Allergens
30 Minutes
Diets

No Diets specified

Ingredients

“Sweet and Soulful”

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled, washed and grated

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

  • oil, for frying

“Jazzy Blues”

  • 4 blue potatoes, peeled washed and grated

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/4 large onion, peeled and grated

  • 1/4 cup of all purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • oil, for frying

“Drop the Beet”

  • 2 beets, peeled, washed and grated

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/4 large onion, peeled and grated

  • 1/4 cup of all purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • oil, for frying

Directions

Prepare the Sweet and Soulful Latkes

1.

Combine all ingredients (but the last) in a large bowl and mix well.

2.

Heat oil in a fry safe skillet, making sure there is just enough to generously coat the bottom of the pan.

3.

Fry latkes until they are a deep orange brown on both sides, then place onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

4.

Optional topping: In a small bowl, mix two tablespoons whipped cream cheese, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and one teaspoon of brown sugar. Add a dollop onto each latke and serve topped with candied nuts.

Notes:

Yields 4-6 small latkes

Prepare the Jazzy Blues Latkes

1.

Combine all ingredients (but the last) in a large bowl and mix well.

2.

Heat oil in a fry safe skillet, making sure there is just enough to generously coat the bottom of the pan.

3.

Fry latkes until they are a deep medium brown on both sides, then place onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

4.

Serve hot, topped with horseradish sauce and snipped chives.

Notes:

Yields 6-8 small latkes

Prepare the "Drop the Beet"

1.

Combine all ingredients (but the last) in a large bowl and mix well.

2.

Heat oil, making sure there is just enough to generously coat the bottom of the pan.

3.

Fry latkes until they are a deep red color with darker edges on both sides, then place onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

4.

Optional topping: In a small bowl, mix two tablespoons of sour cream and one teaspoon of chrein, drizzle over the latke and garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill.

Prepare the "Drop the Beet"

Yields 4-6 small latkes

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