Best Beetroot Latkes Recipes

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BEET AND CARROT LATKES



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These crispy potato latkes get a gorgeous jewel tone from shredded beets and carrots.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield about 12 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound russet potatoes, peeled
1/2 pound carrots, peeled
1 small onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded beets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup all-purpose flour or matzo meal
1 large egg, beaten
Vegetable oil or rendered chicken or duck fat, for frying
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Grate the potatoes and carrots on the large holes of a box grater and transfer to a large colander set over a bowl. Grate the onion and add to the colander. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Firmly squeeze the mixture with your hands to extract as much liquid as possible; blot dry on paper towels if especially wet. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Mix in the beets and parsley. Add the flour and egg and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Working with 1/4 cup of the mixture at a time, form tightly packed pancakes 3 to 4 inches wide and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, fry the pancakes until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and put in the oven while cooking the remaining pancakes.
  • Serve with sour cream.

BEET-AND-POTATO LATKES



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Though traditionally served at Hanukkah, latkes can also be enjoyed at Passover if matzo meal is used rather than flour. Here, some of the potatoes are replaced with beets, which add color and earthiness to the latkes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 small onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium beet
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup matzo meal or all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat)
or vegetable oil, for frying
Chopped chives, creme fraiche and/or salmon roe for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Peel and rinse the potatoes, then grate on the large holes of a box grater into a colander set over a large bowl. Grate the onion into the colander; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Squeeze the potato mixture with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible, transferring the mixture to a paper towel-lined plate as you go. Wipe out the bowl. Blot the potato mixture dry with paper towels and return to the dry bowl.
  • Peel the beet and grate on the large holes of the box grater; add to the bowl with the potato mixture. Add the egg, matzo meal and parsley and stir to combine. Scoop tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture and tightly pack into 1-inch pancakes (about 24); transfer to a large plate.
  • Heat 1/4 inch schmaltz or vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the pancakes and fry until browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and keep warm in the oven (or serve at room temperature). Top as desired.

BEET-DILL LATKES



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Latkes may be a Hanukkah favorite, but with beets and dill added to the potato mixture and a bright lemony yogurt sauce for serving, this version is equally suited for spring. And as long as you use matzo and not flour, they can be served at Passover.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/4 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled
1 small onion
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup grated red beet
1/3 cup matzo meal or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Vegetable oil or rendered chicken fat, for frying

Steps:

  • Whisk the yogurt with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Grate the potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater into a colander set over a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, toss well and let stand 5 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of the mixture firmly with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Blot dry with paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the beaten egg, grated beet, matzo meal or flour, dill and coriander to the potato mixture and toss well to combine. Scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture and tightly pack into thin 3- to 4-inch pancakes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 250˚. Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil or chicken fat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Working in three batches, fry the latkes until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, reducing the heat as needed if the latkes are browning too quickly. Remove to a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining latkes.
  • Serve with the yogurt sauce.

CUMIN-SCENTED BEET LATKES



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Mix and match: Pair these and the [gingered carrot latkes](/recipes/recipe_views/views/231264) with the celery relish and the apple salsa.

Yield Makes about 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups coarsely shredded peeled beets (about 6 medium)
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
Canola oil (for frying)
Celery and Cilantro Relish
Apple, Green Onion, and Jalapeño Salsa

Steps:

  • Place beets in large bowl; press with paper towels to absorb any moisture. In another large bowl, whisk flour and next 5 ingredients. Mix in beets, then eggs.
  • Pour enough oil into large skillet to cover bottom; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop beet mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; spread to 3 1/2-inch rounds. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer latkes to baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.)
  • Serve latkes with relish and salsa.

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