Zucchini Latkes With Red Pepper Jelly

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   Halve the zucchini crosswise.

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   Cut the zucchini flesh off the seedy center and coarsely grate it in a food processor(or box grater).

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   Discard the center.

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   Grate the potato and onion.

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   Transfer the zucchini, potato and onion to a colander and squeeze dry.

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   Let stand for 2 minutes, then squeeze again.

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   Move the veg.

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   mixture to a large bowl.

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   Add the matzo meal, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir to mix.

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    In a medium skillet, heat 2 tbls.

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    of veg.

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    oil until shimmering.

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    Drop packed teaspoons of the zucchini mixture into the skillet and flatten them with the back of a spoon.

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    Cook the latkes over medium high heat until the edges are golden, about 2 minutes.

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    Flip and cook until golden on the bottom, about 1 minute.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

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    Arrange the latkes on a platter and top each one with a dollop of sour cream and a little red pepper jelly.

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    Sprinkle with the scallion greens.

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    Serve warm.

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    At the bash, Rachel added thin slices of smoked trout on top of the pepper jelly.

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    You may do this if you wish.

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    Use 3 oz.

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    of smoked trout, coarsely chopped.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.