Beet latkes are perfect for Hanukkah with a gorgeous bright red color and a warm cumin undertone.
I had so much fun experimenting with this new latke recipe just for this event. Based on a whim and trip to the farmers market and voila...beet latkes was born..
Similar to my moms traditional latkes, but this time I wanted to try something different. Beets have such a gorgeous and deep color and I wanted to see how these would fry up.
I threw in some potato for that common feel and just a dusting of cumin, which paired perfectly with the sweetness of the beets.
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Ruby Red Beet Latkes with Cumin
LittleFerraroKitchen.com
Beet latkes are perfect for Hanukkah with a gorgeous bright red color and a warm cumin undertone.
Ingredients
- 3 medium red beets peeled
- ½ red onion cut in quarters
- 1 medium Yukon gold potato peeled
- 3 eggs whisked
- ¼ cup matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Using a food processor with the small shredding blade, shred the beets, potatoes and onion. Use a dark colored kitchen towel to ring out any excess water from the vegetables.
- *There will be lots of moisture.
- In a large bowl, add the beet mixture, eggs, matzo meal, cumin and salt and pepper together and mix well. I use my hands at this step.
- Heat a large skillet with canola oil, about ¼in high. Make sure oil is hot before frying by testing with a small piece of vegetable. It should sizzle when its ready. Use a regular table spoon to scoop mixture and carefully placing it in the hot oil.
- Allow to cook on first side for about 3 minutes and use a flat spatula to carefully turn latke over and cook other side for about 2-3 minutes/
- Place latkes on paper toweled lined plate r wire rack.
Notes
Yields about 10 latkes
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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Helen says
What a pretty color they are from the beets.
Samantha says
I just LOVE beets!! and they do keep their color mostly. Thank you Helen!
Esti says
Sounds delicious!
Fonda says
I can't wait to try your recipe-- but it will probably be post-Chanukah. So far this Chanukah, I’ve made potato latkes and sufganiot, and the smell of fried food is permeating in our apartment. Aside from opening all the windows while frying, any other ideas to clear the air, lest the odor/aroma will linger long after Chanukah is gone… when I’ll need to start my diet!
Gianna says
They look delicious!