Horseradish cream is a classic condiment for matzo latkes, the potato pancakes traditionally served during Hanukkah. The sharp, tangy flavor of horseradish pairs perfectly with the crispy, savory latkes, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a smooth, creamy horseradish cream or a chunky, rustic version, there are many recipes to choose from. This article will guide you through the process of making horseradish cream from scratch, providing tips and tricks for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and consistency.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HOW TO MAKE HORSERADISH CREAM
Easy Horseradish Cream recipe adds a swift kick to mild soups, roasted meats, or alongside meaty stews.
Provided by Molly Watson
Categories Condiment
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If using heavy cream, beat it lightly first to thicken it so you can dollop it onto things. If you're using crème fraîche, you can whip that if you like a lighter texture.
- In a small bowl, mix together whichever cream you're using and the horseradish.
- Start off by adding 1 tablespoon horseradish.
- Mix everything together and taste.
- Add more horseradish for more kick.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or keep covered and chilled up to 2 days. Note that the horseradish flavor will intensify as it sits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HORSERADISH CREAM FOR MATZO LATKES
Use this easy recipe to make a batch of horseradish cream to top Matzo Latkes or Red Cabbage and Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad, two crowd-pleasing side dishes often served at Passover meals.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Holiday Planning & Ideas Passover Passover Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, chives, and grated horseradish; season with salt and pepper. Serve on top of Matzo Latkes.
GREEN GARLIC AND LEEK MATZO BREI WITH SMOKED SALMON AND HORSERADISH CREAM
Green or spring garlic is the mild, immature garlic plant harvested before the familiar bulb forms and whose tops are tender enough to eat, as are those of young leeks no thicker than a green onion. You can use both or just one here, or use more common, mature leeks and garlic.
Provided by Amelia Saltsman
Categories Passover Egg Kosher Kosher for Passover Garlic Leek Horseradish Salmon Breakfast Brunch Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the horseradish cream:
- In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche, horseradish to taste, and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate.
- To make the matzo brei
- Cut off the root ends of the young leeks and green garlic. Trim away the tough green leek tops and discard or save for making stock. Cut the leeks and garlic in half lengthwise, then chop crosswise into 1/4- to 1/2-inch (6- to 12-mm) pieces. You should have about 2 cups (180 g). If using large leeks and mature garlic, cut the white part of each leek into the same-size pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a 12-inch (30.5-cm) skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each of the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the colors brighten, about 3 minutes. Cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat as needed to prevent browning, until very tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside. Reserve the skillet.
- Break the matzo sheets into small pieces into a medium bowl and pour in water to cover. In another medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper until the eggs are well blended. Drain the matzos (don't be too fussy; just tilt the bowl to pour off the excess water, using your hand to prevent them from tumbling out). Stir the egg and leek mixtures into the matzos.
- Reheat the skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon each butter and oil over medium heat. The pan is hot enough when a bit of matzo mixture dropped into it sizzles on contact. Pour in the matzo brei batter and smooth the top and edges. Cook, reducing the heat to medium-low as needed to prevent scorching, until the underside is set and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Use the edge of a pancake turner or spatula to cut the matzo brei into 6 wedges. Flip each wedge, rotating the pan as you go so that the pieces fit back into the pan nicely. Continue to cook until the matzo brei is cooked through but not dry, about 3 minutes more. (If you must add more fat to the pan during cooking, tilt the pan, add the fat to the side of the pan still resting on the burner, and hold the pan at this angle for a moment to heat the fat. Then, use your spatula to lift the edge of the matzo brei and tilt the pan in the opposite direction to let the warmed fat run under the matzo brei before you set the pan back squarely on the burner to finish cooking.)
- To serve:
- Place a wedge of matzo brei on each plate. Drape each wedge with salmon, top with a spoonful or two of horseradish cream, and shower with dill. Use a five-hole zester to zest long strands of lemon peel over each serving and add a squeeze of lemon.
WHOLE WHEAT MATZO LATKES
Whole grains add flavor to pancakes, and they do the trick with latkes too. Beaten egg whites make these light as clouds, as long as you eat them right out of the pan. A sprinkle of sugar adds a crunchy contrast for breakfast, or leave out the sugar from this recipe and serve them as a side dish for roast chicken or brisket.
Provided by Nick Fox
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat egg whites until stiff.
- Mix matzo meal with 1/2 cup cold water. Let it soak for 2 to 3 minutes, then mix in wheat germ, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Mix the egg yolks in well.
- Put a 1/4 inch of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fold the egg whites into the batter. When the oil is hot, but not smoky, add the batter, a round tablespoon at a time. When well browned, flip and brown the other side, about 2 minutes per side. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve hot, with sugar, honey or plain.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PARSNIP LATKES WITH LOX AND HORSERADISH CREME
A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips. Add fresh dill sprigs for a garnish. -Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coarsely grate potatoes and parsnips. Place grated vegetables on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners and squeeze out any liquid. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the onions, eggs, salt and pepper., In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels., Roll salmon to form rose shapes; set aside. Combine creme fraiche, dill, horseradish, salt and pepper. Top latkes with a dollop of creme fraiche mixture and a salmon rose. Garnish with dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HORSERADISH MATZO BALL SOUP
Provided by David Firestone And Susan Brenna
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine chicken, onions, celery, 2 carrots, 1 parsnip, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, parsley stems (reserve leaves), dill stems (reserve leaves), thyme branches, bay leaves, peppercorns and cloves. Add enough water to cover everything by 1 inch.
- Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 2 hours. Skim foam and fat frequently with a slotted spoon.
- While the stock simmers, prepare the matzo ball mixture. In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, oil, 1/4 cup reserved broth, matzo meal, horseradish, allspice, ground pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl (you should have about 2 1/2 quarts) and set aside to cool. Reserve chicken for another purpose; discard vegetables. Broth can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated.
- Bring a large, wide pot of salted water to a boil. Using water-moistened hands, roll the matzo ball mixture into 1½-inch balls. Use a slotted spoon to lower into the boiling water; reduce heat and simmer matzo balls until very tender, about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Put reserved chicken broth in a pot, bring to a simmer, and season with more salt and pepper if necessary. Thinly slice the remaining carrot and parsnip. Add the vegetables to the broth and cook until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spoon a few matzo balls into the bottom of each serving bowl and ladle hot broth and vegetables on top. Garnish with parsley and dill.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 782 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MATZO LATKES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet set over medium-high heat. Add onions, and saute until translucent; set aside. Place matzo in a food processor, and process until coarsely ground; you should have 1 1/2 cups crumbs, or meal. Set aside. Place cottage cheese in the clean bowl of the food processor, and blend until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup matzo crumbs, cottage cheese, sauteed onions, egg, and 2 tablespoons snipped chives; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place remaining 1 cup ground matzo in a shallow dish. Evenly divide chilled mixture into quarters, and using your hands, flatten each part into a 4-inch round. Dredge in ground matzo, and set aside on a plate.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook latkes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Roll salmon slices into rosettes. Serve latkes with a dollop of horseradish cream and a salmon rosette; garnish with chives.
MATZO MEAL LATKES
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine matzo meal, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
- 2. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat egg yolks, and combine with water. Add the yolk mixture to the matzo meal mixture, and let it stand for 30 minutes.
- 3. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until they are stiff, and fold them into the matzo meal mixture. Add grated onion.
- 4. Heat corn oil until it sizzles in a deep skillet. Lower heat, and, using a cooking spoon, spoon batter into the pan, creating thin pancakes 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Fry for several minutes, turning when the pancake is firm and the bottom side is golden brown. Fry for another few minutes until the other side is done. Drain on paper towel. Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh horseradish root. You can find it in the produce section of most grocery stores.
- If you can't find fresh horseradish root, you can use prepared horseradish from a jar. Just be sure to check the label to make sure it doesn't contain any added sugar or preservatives.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the horseradish cream. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Add the horseradish cream to the matzo latkes just before serving. This will help to prevent the latkes from getting soggy.
- Garnish the latkes with fresh herbs, such as dill or chives, for a pop of flavor and color.
Conclusion:
Horseradish cream is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that can be used to add a kick of flavor to a variety of dishes. It's especially good with matzo latkes, which are a traditional Jewish dish served during Hanukkah. If you're looking for a way to add some excitement to your next meal, give horseradish cream a try.
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