Zucchini Orange Ginger Latkes
Author Notes: My son made me wonderful 100% zucchini latkes a few years ago. Inspired by his recipe I have added in grated potato, ginger, and orange zest for a twist. I love the"tangyness." In the version pictured I used an equal amount of feta to zucchini. The better balance is what I suggest in the recipe to follow. —Sagegreen
Makes 15
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1
cup grated zucchini
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1
cup grated russet or yukon potatoes
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1/2
cup grated yellow onion
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1
teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2
teaspoon ground white pepper
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1
tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
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2
tablespoons orange zest
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5
ounces crumpled Bulgarian sheep's feta cheese
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2
eggs, beaten
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3
ounces flour
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sour cream or fage for garnish
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chiffonade of basil for garnish
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peanut or olive oil for frying
- Combine the grated zucchini, potatoes (peeled or not) and onions with the salt, pepper, ginger, and orange zest. Using a colander or cheesecloth, or even your hands, extract as much liquid as you can from the mix.
- Mix the cheese with the beaten eggs. Stir in the flour. Combine this with the vegetable mix.
- Heat a shallow amount of oil in a heavy gauge frying pan. When a drop of liquid sizzles, loosely form five latkes about 3 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Brown goldenly on one side. Flip and brown on the other side. Repeat for the other batches. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with fage or sour cream and a fresh herbal garnish.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pancakes, Sweet or Savory
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Potato Pancakes
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over 7 years ago Sagegreen
Thanks, drbabs and lapadia. I hope you both had a lovely Thanksgiving, too.
over 7 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I think this one is my favorite--and I really want to make your recipes!
over 7 years ago lapadia
Love "tangy", combining the potato with zucchini and feta...YUM, a favorite around here!
over 7 years ago lapadia
OH...and Happy Thanksgiving!
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