Herby Latkes

Name: Herby Latkes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 gal. russet potatoes, peeled; 2 medium onions, quartered; 1/2 c. matzo meal; 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons dill, chopped, divided; 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more as needed; 1/2 c. sour cream

Classic potato pancakes get a fresh upgrade with chopped dill.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Nov 20, 2023

1 Rating

mike garten

Yields:

20 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

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These crispy potato pancakes are flecked with chopped parsley and dill for hit of fresh flavor.

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Ingredients

2
large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
2 gal.
russet potatoes, peeled
2
medium onions, quartered
1/2 cup
matzo meal
1/2 cup
flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup
plus 2 tablespoons dill, chopped, divided
2 Tbsp.
olive oil, plus more as needed
1/2 cup
sour cream

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Step 2In food processor fitted with large grating disk (or on large holes of box grater), grate potatoes, cutting as necessary to fit into feed tube, then grate onions. Add to bowl with eggs and toss to combine. Toss with matzo meal, then parsley and all but 2 tablespoons dill.
3. Step 3Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet on medium. Carefully add 5 large spoonfuls of potato mixture (about 1/4 cup each) into skillet. Flatten into 3-in. pancakes and cook until browned and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side; transfer to wire rack or paper towel–lined plate.
4. Step 4Repeat with remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to skillet as needed; when nearing end of potato mixture, drain and discard any liquid from bottom of bowl.
5. Step 5In small bowl, combine sour cream with remaining 2 tablespoons dill. Serve immediately with latkes.

Spud Switch Substitute parsnips, carrots, sweet potatoes, or a combination of root veggies for half a pound of the potatoes for a different spin on this Hanukkah staple.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 83 calories, 3.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 21 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 2 g protein

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