LEEK, KALE AND POTATO LATKES
These delicious cumin-scented potato pancakes are laced with leeks and crispy kale, adding a putatively healthy touch to the standard fried latke. You can serve them with Greek yogurt, sour cream or crème fraîche. But a chutney or yogurt blended with cilantro, mint and garlic would make for excellent eating as well. You might even try a salsa.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen, serving 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Meanwhile, place a rack over a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl mix together the potatoes, leeks, kale, baking powder, salt and pepper, cumin, chives, and flour or cornstarch. Add the eggs stir together.
- Begin heating a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil and when it is hot, take up heaped tablespoons of the latke mixture, press the mixture against the spoon to extract liquid (or squeeze in your hands), and place in the pan. Press down with the back of the spatula to flatten. Repeat with more spoonfuls, being careful not to crowd the pan. In my 10-inch pan I can cook 4 at a time without crowding; my 12-inch pan will accommodate 5. Cook on one side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slide the spatula underneath and flip the latkes over. Cook on the other side until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the rack set over a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. The mixture will continue to release liquid, which will accumulate in the bottom of the bowl. Stir from time to time, and remember to squeeze the heaped tablespoons of the mix before you add them to the pan.
- Serve hot topped with low-fat sour cream, Greek yogurt or crème fraiche, or other toppings of your choice such as salsa, chutney or yogurt blended with cilantro, mint, and garlic.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 58, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 120 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Gaming Bunny
[email protected]I've never had a leek and kale latke before, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.
fay sal
[email protected]These latkes were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more salt and pepper.
Christopher McCormick
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of latkes, and these are some of the best I've ever had. The leeks and kale add a really nice touch.
Alfie Dudley
[email protected]These latkes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend them.
Abdiwali Botan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my latkes turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't use enough oil.
Macnelson
[email protected]These latkes were delicious! The leeks and kale added a nice flavor to the potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.
Blessed Malilo
[email protected]I made these latkes for a brunch party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
abdulmomin Khan
[email protected]These latkes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil.
sotero Ortiz
[email protected]I've never made latkes before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise. The latkes turned out perfectly golden brown and delicious.
Shine Lay
[email protected]These latkes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of leeks, kale, and potatoes. The latkes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.