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Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 3to 5 servings
Yield: 15to 20 latkes
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Potato latkes—shredded potato pancakes fried in oil—are a traditional treat during the Hanukkah holiday. But if you are trying to watch your carbohydrate intake, fried potatoes may be off your menu. Luckily, there is a delicious and healthy option using cauliflower in place of potato. Combining cauliflower with eggs, flour (or matzah meal), and salt and pepper, these latkes are perfect for not only Hanukkah dinner but also Passover, or as a side dish for winter meals.
Ingredients
1 largehead cauliflower, fresh, washed, and cut into florets
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whitewhole-wheat flour, or matzah meal, plus extra if needed
1 teaspoon sea salt, or kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or black pepper
2 quarts sunflower oil, or canola oil, enough for frying
Steps to Make It
In a large stockpot, bring a few inches of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the florets are soft enough to be mash easily with a fork.
Drain the cauliflower in a colander. Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some texture rather than creating a puree. Set aside the cauliflower to cool a bit.
Place cauliflower in a mixing bowl. Stir in the beaten eggs. Sprinkle with the flour or matzah meal, and mix well to create a pancake-like batter. (If needed, add more flour or matzah meal 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition.)Season with the salt and pepper.
Line a plate with paper towels. In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, warm a few tablespoons of oil. Set the oven to warm (200 F).
When the oil is hot, drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the pan, taking care not to crowd the pan. Flatten the pancakes a bit so they cook evenly. Fry approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the latkes are browned on both sides and firm in the middle.
Remove latkes from frying pan onto the paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil. Place on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you make remaining batches.
Add more oil to the pan, heat, and continue frying the remaining latkes in batches, until the rest of the batter is used. Serve hot.
To Oven Fry
Although not considered the traditional method (since frying in the oil is significant during this Jewish holiday), you can oven bake the latkes for a healthier preparation. Preheat the oven to425 F.Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and drizzle with a little oil. Drop the batter by the tablespoon onto the prepared sheets, and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Drizzle the pancakes with more oil.
Cook in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully turn with a spatula and cook for 10 to 12 minutes more, or until the latkes are cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.
Tips
- If you have a very large head of cauliflower, you may find another egg useful for binding the batter, but will probably need to add additional flour as well.
- If you're feeling intimidated by frying, there are a few latke making tips you can follow that will have you turning out pancakes like a pro.
Recipe Variations
- To addeven more nutrients to this dish, you can include steamed and mashed broccoli in the pancake batter. Either swap out half of the cauliflower or use a whole head of cauliflower and a whole head of broccoli—just remember to double the rest of the ingredients.
- Want to spice up your latkes? Try accenting the batter with a little curry powder, garam masala, za'atar, or Old Bay.
- Instead of topping these delicate latkes with applesauce and sour cream, take a cue from Indian cuisine and pair them with your favorite store-bought or homemadechutney and sliced scallions or mint. If you're serving a dairy meal, add a dollop of cucumber raita.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 367 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 3to 5 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 367 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 32g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 7g | |
| Vitamin C 74mg | 372% |
| Calcium 43mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 313mg | 7% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Recipe Tags:
- kosher
- side dish
- kosher
- fall
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