So as a present to you – our amazing and dedicated readers – we’re offering a Microbiome Diet Phase 3 friendly potato latke recipe. Finding a healthy potato latke recipe that actually tastes good can be tough. This deliciousness is latke-heaven for your Hanukkah eats but definitely need not be confined to the menorah-lighting set! You can whip up a yummy batch served with homemade applesauce (recipe included) and a scoop of greek style yogurt (try goat or sheep’s milk) any day of the year.
Potato Latkes
Serves 4-6 (can be made using sweet or white potatoes)
Ingredients
1 pound of sweet potatoes (approximately 2 large) or 3 large russet baking potatoes
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
2/3 cup gluten free flour mixture that is predominately rice flour with no corn starch, or
all rice flour
2 large organic eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
olive oil, for frying
Instructions
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Grate the potatoes and the onion in a food processor with the medium grating blade. A box grater with large holes may be substituted.
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Transfer the mixture to a clean dish towel. Fold the towel around it and firmly twist it to remove the moisture.
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Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and add the flour, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well so that the flour is well distributed. The mixture will look dry.
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Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with two layers of paper towels and set aside.
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In a large deep frying pan, heat 1/2” of the oil over medium high heat.
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Using a soup spoon to ladle the mixture, carefully place the batter for one latke in the hot oil. With a fork flatten the latke.
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Fry until golden, about 2-3 minutes on each side. It will be lacy and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Taste for seasoning adding another 1⁄2” teaspoon salt to the batter if necessary. Once corrected, continue making the latkes. If necessary, add more oil by the tablespoon.
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When golden, lacy and crisp, transfer the latkes to the lined baking pan to drain and place in the oven to keep warm until serving.
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Serve with applesauce and greek yogurt in side serving bowls.
Recipe for Applesauce
Serves 8
Ingredients
5 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1” chunks
3⁄4 cup water or unsweetened organic apple cider
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a saucepan.
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Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the apples are soft. For a chunky applesauce, mash to desired texture, for a smooth applesauce puree in a food processor.