If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or appetizer, Mexican potato latkes are the perfect choice. These crispy, savory pancakes are made with grated potatoes, onions, and spices, and they're cooked in hot oil until golden brown. They're perfect for serving with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, or you can enjoy them on their own with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.
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MEXICAN POTATO LATKES
Make and share this Mexican Potato Latkes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grate potatoes on the coarse side of grater into a bowl.
- Add egg, onion, lemon juice, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour oil to about ¼-inch depth into a large skillet.
- Heat oil and drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil.
- Fry over medium heat until nicely browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Serve with salsa.
- ---To Prepare The Salsa---.
- Mix all ingredients together in a non-metal bowl.
- Cover and let stand for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Makes about 1½ cups.
MY GRANDMOTHER'S POTATO LATKES
My Grandmother used to make these every Channukah when I was a kid...I have been using her recipe to make them for my family every Channukah.
Provided by janice brady
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes, if your not going to use them right away, put them in a bowl and cover them with cold water.
- Grate the potatoes into a bowl, It really doesn't matter which holes of the grater you use. Larger holes are the only ones that will do the job some people think, since they produce crunchier latkes. Others insist on using medium sized holes for smoother latkes, It's up to you, watch your knuckles though.
- Grate the onion into the same bowl. Of course peel the skin off first.
- Get rid of the liquid that has collected in the bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl and then add to the potato/onion mixture.
- Add the flour, salt and pepper, Mix well.
- Turn oven on to 250°F This is so you can keep the first latkes you fry warm while your cooking the rest.
- Pour enough salad oil into the bottom of a large frying pan so it's about 1/4 inch deep. Heat the oil, and keep it hot at medium to medium high heat. Put a tablespoon of the batter into the oil and press it with a slotted pancake turner to a thin pancake. Do as many as these as the pan will hold. Each latke gets turned once.
- You can tell when they're ready to turn because the edges get brown. You should cook the latkes so they're golden brown and crisp on each side. As they're done, put them in a shallow pan lined with some paper towels and keep them warm in the oven. I serve them with applesauce -- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 342.3, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3, Protein 9.1
CLASSIC POTATO LATKES
Serve these potato latkes with apple sauce, or smoked salmon with a dollop of soured cream. Traditionally made for Hanukkah, they're great all year round
Provided by Fracine Kowalsky
Categories Breakfast, Lunch
Time 35m
Yield Makes 12 large or 24 small
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coarsley grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl, or use a food processor with a coarse grating blade. Leave the mixture to rest for about 15 mins so the liquid releases from the onions and potatoes. Carefully drain off the liquid for about 30 mins until the mixture is dry, then put in a cheese cloth and squeeze out the remaining liquid.
- Add the eggs, flour, 1 tsp sea salt and pepper, and mix well. Pour the oil into the pan so that it is 2-3cm deep. Set over a medium heat for a few minutes until it ripples.
- Carefully spoon in the mixture to the size you want - 2 tbsp for large latkes or 1 tbsp for small. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, and cook on each side until browned for 2 mins. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then season with a sprinkling of salt. Serve with the soured cream and smoked salmon, finished with a sprinkling of chives, or just apple sauce - both are traditional.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
POTATO LATKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium yellow onion, medium russet potatoes, all purpose flour, kosher salt, large eggs, vegetable oil, cinnamon applesauce, sour cream
Provided by Chris Salicrup
Categories Appetizers
Yield 25 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a food processor fitted with a grater blade or the large holes of a box grater, grate the onion. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Grate the potatoes in the food processor or on a box grater.
- Line a large bowl with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze the excess liquid from the potatoes into the bowl. Drain the liquid, then add the potatoes to the bowl, along with the grated onion, and toss to combine.
- Add the flour, salt, and eggs and stir to combine.
- Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
- Dollop about ¼ cup (30 G) of the latke mixture at a time into the hot oil and spread to make pancakes, about 3 inches in diameter. Do not overcrowd the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and fry until the latkes are browned on the bottom and the edges are crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for about 5 minutes more, until browned and crispy. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the latkes with cinnamon applesauce and sour cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 1 gram
CAJUN POTATO LATKES
A blend of Cajun flavors with a traditional Chanukah favorite.
Provided by CC Bombet
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a cloth, and wring them to remove as much moisture as possible. Mix the potatoes, onion, green onion, eggs, flour, and Cajun seasoning together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers (oil should be about 1/3 inch deep). Drop about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture per patty into the hot oil, and flatten the potatoes to make the patties 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Brown the patties in the hot oil until golden and crisp on the bottom, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side. Drain the latkes on paper towels, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 146.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
LAURA'S POTATO LATKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Matt's mom, Laura, shows him how to make their family's most cherished recipe: latkes. She teaches him that just 4 simple ingredients can transform into a lacy, crispy and delicious side dish. Her secret is incorporating the leftover potato starch that remains in the bottom of the bowl after grating the potatoes.
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Sides
Time 50m
Yield 1 Serving
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes, adding them to a large bowl filled with water as you work to prevent browning.
- Dry the potatoes, then shred on the large holes of a box grater into a large. Shred the onion into the same bowl on the small holes of the box grater.
- Transfer the potato mixture to a nut milk bag or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze tightly over the bowl to wring out any excess liquid. Set the liquid aside to let the starch settle to the bottom of the bowl, then carefully pour off the liquid on top, leaving the potato starch in the bottom of the bowl.
- In a clean large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes and onions, potato starch, 1 egg, salt, and pepper and gently mix to combine. If the mixture seems too dry and crumbly, add another egg. Add 1 tablespoon matzo ball mix and stir to incorporate, adding up to 1 tablespoon more matzo ball mix if the mixture isn't holding together.
- Pour the oil into a large pan to reach a depth of ¼ inch. Heat over medium heat. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, add the potato mixture to the pan, gently pressing down to the desired thickness. Add another scoop or two of the potato mixture, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges begin to crisp and the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the latkes and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown on the other side. Transfer to a wire rack and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining latkes.
- Serve with applesauce and sour cream.
- Enjoy!
CHORIZO LATKES
A Polish-Mexican fusion. Serve while warm with sour cream and your choice of hot sauce.
Provided by Dan-O
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 42m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Shred potatoes; wring out excess water in a dish towel. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon grease in the skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 4 minutes. Fold into potatoes until well-combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another large skillet until almost smoking. Add heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture; press down to flatten slightly. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Continue with remaining potato mixture. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 330.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
ASIAN POTATO LATKES
Provided by Joseph Poon
Categories Food Processor Mixer Potato Appetizer Cocktail Party Kid-Friendly Pan-Fry Party Potluck Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 65 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coarsely grate potatoes with a hand grater or in a food processor fitted with coarse grating disk. Squeeze between several thicknesses of paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Transfer potatoes to bowl of an electric mixer, add cilantro and ginger, and toss with a spoon. Stir in breadcrumbs, cream, and butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- Using paddle attachment, beat mixture at low speed for 2 minutes to blend. If mixture seems too wet to form into balls, beat in more breadcrumbs, a few teaspoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Let the mixture rest, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat without any oil. Using a tablespoon, form mixture into 1-inch balls. Place 6 to 8 balls in skillet and cook, pressing gently with spatula to flatten, until undersides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn pancakes over and continue to cook, pressing occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Use remaining batter to make more pancakes in same manner. Serve warm.
Tips for Perfect Mexican Potato Latkes
- Use a food processor to grate the potatoes. This will result in a more uniform texture and help the latkes hold together better. - Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes. This will prevent the latkes from being too soggy. - Add plenty of seasonings to the potatoes. This will give them a delicious flavor. - Use a hot skillet and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. This will help the latkes cook evenly and prevent them from sticking. - Cook the latkes over medium heat. This will allow them to cook through without burning. - Serve the latkes immediately with your favorite toppings.Conclusion
Mexican potato latkes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack or a hearty meal. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your Mexican potato latkes turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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