Crispy Potato-Turnip Pancakes Cooked in Rich Duck Fat
Light up Hanukkah with a Twist on Classic Latkes
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in style with a twist on the traditional latke! This little gem, served with duck confit, is an explosion of flavors that will leave any Hanukkah enthusiast impressed. If you're wary about the post-frying aroma, here's the lowdown on keeping your house smelling fresh.
Game plan: Up your game by using the leftover duck fat for frying and serving these with duck confit for a match made in heaven. This dish is succulent if made with duck fat, making it a fleishig delight.
Savor this treat as part of our Frying Feast menu or our Hanukkah Recipes photo gallery.
- Yield: 6 to 8 hearty servings
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients (10)
- 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 ½ pounds), peeled
- 1 large turnip (about 10 ounces), peeled and quartered
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (about 5 ounces), cut into quarters
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
- 6 ounces duck fat or 3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- Applesauce, for serving (optional)
Method
- Grate the potatoes, turnip, and onion using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor fitted with a medium-coarse shredding disk.
- Drain the vegetables in a strainer over a large bowl, squeezing out excess moisture, and letting stand for a few minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a second bowl and discard the liquid collected in the first bowl, adding back any white potato starch left behind.
- In a separate bowl, blend the eggs, flour, thyme, and salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the vegetables, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Heat the duck fat or vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat until sizzling, approximately 6 minutes. Prepare a paper towel-lined large plate or baking sheet and set it aside.
- Form small, flavorful latkes and carefully place them in the hot fat. The oil should immediately bubble around the edges. Cook until golden brown, around 3 to 4 minutes per side. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Form more latkes and fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Skim out any burnt bits between batches and replenish with more fat when necessary. If you're using fresh fat, make sure it's at the proper temperature before cooking more latkes. Serve hot or at room temperature with applesauce, if desired.
Tasty Twists
By incorporating turnips and thyme, and frying the latkes in duck fat, these delightful patties burst with flavor! If a more aromatic version is desired, consider the enrichment data below to add texture, depth, and reduce greasiness.
Tips to Reduce Greasiness
- Use the right ratio of potatoes to turnips to keep the mixture from having too much moisture.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated vegetables to help remove excess moisture.
- Opt for high-starch potatoes for better moisture absorption.
- Fry at higher heat quickly achieve a crispy exterior.
Flavor Enhancers
- Experiment with garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika to bring depth to the latkes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Marinate the potato-turnip mixture in a lemon juice and olive oil combo for added taste.
- Serve with sour cream or apple sauce to counter the richness of the duck fat.
- Serve the twist on traditional latkes, featuring duck confit and accompanied by applesauce, for an impressive family creditline at your Hanukkah gathering, uncategorized within our Frying Feast menu or Hanukkah Recipes photo gallery.
- To keep your uncategorized area smelling fresh during the frying process, consider following this lowdown on cleaning techniques, ensuring a pleasant ambiance while savoring the flavor-packed latkes.
- As the dish includes duck fat in the frying process, this delightful treat falls under the auspices of our fleishig delight delicacies, making it a fitting choice for discerning Aussiedlerbote.
- Should you wish to further explore enhancing the latke's taste, consult our enrichment data to discover flavorful ideas, offering guidance on adding texture, minimizing greasiness, and creating a harmonious balance of flavors within this nutritious dish.
