I am all about the fancy Latkes… and just because I’m doing whole30 doesn’t mean I’m skipping out… It just means I’ve got to be a bit more careful with what I’m using. If the potatoes are not starchy enough, then the latkes will need flour that I can’t use, but if I keep it boring and just stick with potatoes, what makes them fancy?
Well these latkes definitely meet the challenge… they can be a bit tricky to get to hold together, but IYH the end result will be worth it!
First of all, I used my favorite immersion blender to make these guys, if you are in the market for one, I highly recommend this one because it has 3 attachments, an egg beater, a food processor, AND and immersion blender! For more info visit here
So these latkes have potatoes, Jerusalem Artichokes (tis’ the season?), and kale. The Kale doesn’t add much flavor but it makes me feel a little healthier!
Ingredients:
- 1 Potato- Red Russet are my favorite especially since you can leave the skin on!
- 1 medium Jerusalem Artichoke
- 1/2 of a small onion
- 1-2 kale leaves
- 1 Egg
- Pinch of salt & Pepper
- Olive oil to fry
Directions:
- Using the food processor, process the potatoes, Jerusalem Artichoke, onion & Kale. (You may need to do this in batches)
- Squeeze out the excess liquid from the mixture and put in a bowl
- Add an egg, a pinch of salt and some pepper and mix well
- In a preferably non-stick fry pan, cover the bottom completely with olive oil and heat it over medium. The oil is hot enough when you can *CAREFULLY* splash a *SMALL* drop of water in the pan and the oil sizzles.
- Carefully with a spoon add the latke mixture to the hot oil. Once you’ve filled your pan with as many latkes as the pan can take, gently move the pan back and forth to make sure the latkes are not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When the latke edges start to turn brown they are ready to flip- DON’T try to flip them too early, or you’ll just end up with lots of super fried latke bits all over your pan… although some people think thats the best part anyway…
- When both sides have browned, place the latkes on a plate lined with paper towel
Trouble Shooting:
- If the latkes are not sticking together, try adding some potato starch or flour.
- If they are burning & also not cooking well enough in the middle, consider making them smaller.
- If they are sticking to the pan, use your clean spatula ( make sure to wipe off any latke bits that are already stuck to it), to get under each latke to help them float- also consider adding more oil to your pan.
- If the oil is starting to bubble up – try adding more oil, but also know that you may need to change the oil out all together shortly.
Other Latke Varieties to Try…
- Zucchini Latkes- squeeze out the extra water and use flour & egg to hold these guys together- be sure that the oil is hot enough when you start frying!
- Apple Latkes- grate the apples and squeeze out the juice & use egg & flour to hold together. After frying, dip in cinnamon & sugar or mix some in to the batter!
- Sweet Potato Latkes
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