Rita's Root Vegetable Latkes Recipe

Name: Rita's Root Vegetable Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup carrot, shredded (250 mL); 1 cup celery root, shredded (250 mL); 1 cup parsnip, shredded (250 mL); ½ cup leek, shredded (125 mL); 1 cup beet, rinsed and drained and shredded (250 mL); 2 cups idaho potatoes (500 mL) or 2 cups russet potatoes, shredded (500 mL); 2 large eggs, beaten; ½ cup matzo meal (125 g); 1 teaspoon coarse salt (5 mL) or 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 mL); ½ teaspoon coarsely grated black pepper (2 mL); vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 cup carrot, shredded (250 mL)
1 cup celery root, shredded (250 mL)
1 cup parsnip, shredded (250 mL)
½ cup leek, shredded (125 mL)
1 cup beet, rinsed and drained and shredded (250 mL)
2 cups idaho potatoes (500 mL) or 2 cups russet potatoes, shredded (500 mL)
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup matzo meal (125 g)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (5 mL) or 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 mL)
½ teaspoon coarsely grated black pepper (2 mL)
vegetable oil, for frying

1
In a large bowl, combine carrots, celery root, parsnip, leek and beets.
2
Reserve.
3
In a food processor fitted with the steel S blade, pulse-process potatoes for 30 seconds.
4
Add to shredded vegetables.
5
Add eggs, matzoh meal, salt and pepper.
6
Mix well.
7
Heat a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until a bit of mixture sizzles when dropped inches.
8
Form mixture into pancakes: use an ice-cream scoop, then flatten with spatula in pan.
9
Let cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden on one side.
10
Flip and cook 6-8 minutes more until golden.
11
Drain on paper towels and serve.

198

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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: 1 cup carrot, shredded (250 mL), 1 cup celery root, shredded (250 mL), 1 cup parsnip, shredded (250 mL), ½ cup leek, shredded (125 mL), and more.

Yes, Rita's Root Vegetable 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.

Rita's Root Vegetable Latkes

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