PORCINI MUSHROOM LATKES WITH MUSHROOM SALAD AND CHIVE "CREAM"

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Porcini Mushroom Latkes with Mushroom Salad and Chive

Provided by Selma Brown Morrow

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mushroom     Appetizer     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Winter     Chive     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Latkes:
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups chopped onions, divided
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Salad and chive cream:
1 cup nondairy sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 1/2 tablespoons (or more) white wine vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 small garlic cloves, pressed
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
3 cups (packed) baby greens
Ingredient info: Dried porcini mushrooms are available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and italian markets.

Steps:

  • For latkes:
  • Combine porcini and boiling water in bowl. Soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Strain, pressing out all liquid. Chop porcini.
  • Blend potatoes and 1/2 cup onions in processor until finely ground and some liquid forms. Turn mixture out onto kitchen towel. Gather towel around and squeeze mixture very dry. Scrape into large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups onions and next 4 ingredients. Stir until batter becomes moist. Add porcini.
  • Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to coat bottom; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture into skillet by scant 1/4 cupfuls. Flatten into 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to large baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • For salad and chive cream:
  • Stir nondairy sour cream, chives, and 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl to blend.
  • Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and all mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons vinegar; toss. Season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
  • Overlap latkes on plates. Mound greens alongside; top with mushrooms. Serve with chive cream.
  • What to drink:
  • Try a full-bodied kosher white wine, like the BARON HERZOG 2007 CENTRAL COAST CHARDONNAY (California $13).

ismail adebisi
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I'm a big fan of latkes and these ones are some of the best I've ever had. The mushroom salad and chive cream sauce are the perfect accompaniments.


K series
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These latkes were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Chimerem Blessing
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my latkes turned out soggy. I think I might have used too much oil.


kopa
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These latkes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Lochlan Ashwell
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I followed the recipe exactly and the latkes turned out perfectly. They were crispy and flavorful.


Jay James
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The latkes were good, but the mushroom salad was a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


Aziza Akther
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These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Rudolph Johannes Du Toit
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I made these latkes for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Acika Aco
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These latkes are delicious! The mushroom salad and chive cream sauce are great additions.


Akex Magodo
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I've made these latkes several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover potatoes and mushrooms.


Charlene Simms
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These latkes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to shred the potatoes and mushrooms, which saved me a lot of time. The chive cream sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Henry Congress
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The latkes were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. The mushroom salad was also very good.


mdbabul deowan017
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These latkes were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the crispy potatoes and the earthy mushrooms was perfect. I especially loved the chive cream sauce - it added a touch of elegance to the dish.