Olive Latkes Recipe

Name: Olive Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup olive oil, divided; 2 cups onions, chopped; ¼ cup garlic, chopped; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons cumin; 4 eggs, beaten; 4 cups olives in brine (green or black); 2 -4 tablespoons water (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup olive oil, divided
2 cups onions, chopped
¼ cup garlic, chopped
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cumin
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups olives in brine (green or black)
2 -4 tablespoons water (optional)

1
In a medium saute pan, heat one-fourth cup of oil and saute the onion and garlic till golden, about 5 minutes.
2
Set aside to cool slightly.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cumin.
4
Beat in the eggs and onion and garlic mixture with a fork.
5
Stir in the olives and add water, as needed, if the mixture seems too thick.
6
Heat one-fourth cup of the remaining oil in the pan and use a small cup or soup ladle to form 3 to 4 latkes.
7
Fry on both sides till golden.
8
Repeat until all the batter is used, adding additional oil as needed for frying.
9
Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
10
Serve with thick yogurt or sour cream.

841

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup olive oil, divided, 2 cups onions, chopped, ¼ cup garlic, chopped, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Olive Latkes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Olive Latkes

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