Potato & Parsnip Latkes (Pancakes)
Parsnips and potatoes partner up to make a delicious latke for the holidays or just to snack on! Recipe by Family Spice
Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, large
- 2 TBS all-purpose flour
- 1 lb parsnips, peeled
- 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium onion
Instructions:
- Using a hand grater or food processor, grate:
- 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes , peeled
- 1 lb parsnips , peeled
- 1 medium onion
- Squeeze out excess water and put in a mixing bowl*.
- Mix with your hands into the potato mixture:
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 TBS all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
- In a large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, cover the bottom with 1/2-inch of:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- When the oil is hot, spoon 2 TBS of the filling into individual cakes, pressing them flat and squeezing out any excess water.
- Pan-fry until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Fry the cakes in small batches and do not over crowd the pan.
- Season with:
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Serve warm.
Prep Time:
10 min
Cook Time:
20 min
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Servings:
24
Serving Size:
1 latke
Serving Suggestions: Traditionally, latkes are served with applesauce or sour cream. You can also add chives or caviar to make it special! Great as an appetizer or a side dish.
Cooking Tips: *Potatoes begin to change their color once peeled. Don't be alarmed if you notice your latke mixture turning a pink color. This is due to the open fruit being exposed to oxygen. To learn more about this process, click here! You will notice that as your potatoes cook, they turn back into their normal cream tone.

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