ZUCCHINI POTATO LATKES

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I recently discovered this recipe on the web. Because of the miracle of the oil in the story of Chanukah, it's traditional to eat something oil-fried for the holiday. Latkes - potato pancakes - are the customary fried dish. This delicious version features zucchini in addition to the potatoes, and makes light, delicate pancakes. Perfect for the Festival of Lights, these are scrumptious as is, or with applesauce or sour cream. The 5-minute cooking time is per latkes. The servings indicated are for 32 large latkes or 72 cocktail size.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 32 large

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini
4 large potatoes, peeled,cut to fit a food processor feed tube,and placed in bowl of water to prevent discoloration (see note)
4 eggs
2 -4 tablespoons flour or 2 -4 tablespoons fine matzo meal, during passover
1 large onion, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
salt
fresh ground black pepper
canola oil or other vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • NOTE: For best latke consistency, half the raw potatoes are grated using the chopping blade of a food processor, half with its fine grating disc.
  • Or use a hand box-grater, grating half the potatoes on the large-hole side, the remainder on the fine-hole.
  • The latkes can be made cocktail size-they're great passed with drinks.
  • In a food processor fitted with a fine grating disk, grate the zucchini.
  • Squeeze out any extra liquid and place in a large bowl.
  • Grate half the potatoes in the food processor with the grating disc, or on the finest side of a box-grater, and squeeze out any liquid.
  • Quickly add the potatoes to the zucchini.
  • Add the eggs and the flour until the mixture is no longer runny and stir to blend.
  • In the processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse-chop the onion and remaining potato finely, or grate the potato only on the large-hole side of a box-grater and combine with the onions.
  • Add to the zucchini-potato mixture.
  • Add the dill and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
  • Stir to blend well.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/8 to 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Stir the batter if it appears to have separated.
  • When the oil is hot (a drop of the potato mixture added to it will sizzle immediately), spoon quarter-cups of the mixture, or tablespoons for cocktail lakes, into the oil.
  • Do not crowd.
  • Brown the pancakes on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
  • They are ready to be turned over when the sides are turning brown.
  • Drain them on brown paper or paper towels and keep warm while preparing additional batches.
  • Serve immediately.
  • 32 Large or 72 cocktail size.

Lynne Dewey
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These latkes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil.


Juanita Antonio
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I love these latkes! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Urmi Sheikh
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These latkes were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Arslan Saif
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These latkes were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less chili powder.


Scorpion H
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I made these latkes for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Asad Nauman
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These latkes were amazing! I love the combination of zucchini and potato. I will definitely be making these again.


Linety Mungwiniri
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I thought these latkes were just okay. I think they would have been better if I had used a different type of cheese.


Fozia Ahmad
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These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had drained them on paper towels before serving.


Np Marasini
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These latkes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love that I could use up some of the zucchini from my garden. I will definitely be making these again.


MDmasud1299 MDmasud1299
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I made these latkes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making them again.


James Fletcher
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These latkes were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


morgan christian
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I followed the recipe exactly and my latkes turned out soggy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Joe Lupin
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These latkes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more salt and pepper.


Munna malik Munna malik
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I was a bit skeptical about making these latkes because I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I was pleasantly surprised! The zucchini flavor was very subtle and the latkes were crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Naikamal Khan
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These zucchini potato latkes are the best! I've made them several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover zucchini and potatoes.


Zahid Nahraani
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I made these latkes for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! They were so easy to make and I love that I could use up some of the zucchini from my garden. I will definitely be making these again.


Foni vuson Roy
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These zucchini potato latkes were a hit at my dinner party last night! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavors of the zucchini and potato complemented each other perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


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