PARSNIP AND PEAR LATKES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Parsnip and Pear Latkes image

Categories     Food Processor     Fruit     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pear     Parsnip     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 6- to 7-ounce underripe Bosc pear, quartered, cored
1 7- to 8-ounce parsnip, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons drained white horseradish
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Using coarse grating blade, shred pear in processor. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred parsnip in processor; add to pear. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then panko and a sprinkle of black pepper. Coat bottom of large skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by packed 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Sauté until brown and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

There are no comments yet!