Latkes Hors d'oeuvres and Latkes with Eggs Benedict Recipe Video

You don't have to be Jewish to love latkes. We made these savory potato pancakes sing. This is admittedly a labor intensive dish but you can make a bunch and the video shows how to serve it many different ways including: white and sweet potato/jalapeƱo latkes, eggs benedict using latkes and smoked salmon, and latke hor d'oeuvres using small potato pancakes with toppings. When you cook for yourself you can Save Money, Eat Healthier, Live Greener and Have Fun!

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseTaste
Main IngredientInterest Group,

Ingredients

 Potatoes3 , grated
 Onions1 , grated
 Scallions2 Tablespoon, chop
 Jalapenos1 , chopped finely
 Sweet potatoes2 , peeled and grated
 Matzo meal1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs6 (Two Eggs have to be done Benedict style)
 Oil1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Smoked salmon4 Small, cooked (Salmon slices)
 Salmon caviar2 Tablespoon
 Sour cream4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4436 Calories from Fat 2471

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 279 g428.8%

Saturated Fat 45.9 g229.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1507.5 mg502.5%

Sodium 2853.2 mg118.9%

Total Carbohydrates 368 g122.8%

Dietary Fiber 33.1 g132.6%

Sugars 27.2 g

Protein 128 g255.8%

Vitamin A 895.1% Vitamin C 246%

Calcium 42.2% Iron 82%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a bowl, add the sweet potatoes, scallions, jalapenos, 1/2 cup of matzo meal and 2 eggs and mix with hands.
2. Add more eggs and matzo meal for binding, if necessary
3. In a second bowl, add the grated potatoes, onions, 1/2 cup of matzo meal and 2 eggs and mix with hands.
4. Again, add more egg or matzo meal, if required.
5. Add a dash of salt and pepper to both bowls and mix.
6. Heat a pan with oil.
7. Make small flat pieces from the potato mix and place into the hot oil to fry.
8. Do the same with the sweet potato mix.
9. Turn the potatoes mix when they get brown on the edges and cook for 10 minutes.
10. Remove from the stove and place on a tissue to remove excess oil.

FINALIZING
11. For the 1st latke variation: Plate 2 latkes, top with smoked salmon and an egg benedict and garnish with pepper and chives.
12. For the 2nd latke variation: Plate 2 latkes, add a dollop of sour cream and some salmon caviar. Garnish with chives.

SERVING
13. Serve as a yummy appetizer.
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