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What various types of latkes are there? I mean besides the classic potato latke. I mostly curious as to Jewish foods for now.



Best Answer

Latke translates into 'little oily thing', so really it's anything small and fried.

Potatoes are a new world crop, and the celebration of oil as a part of Hanukkah goes back much further. The original latkes were actually made with cheese

But most people today associate them with any sort of shredded, fried vegetables. Most anything starchy will work (zucchini or other squash, root vegetables, etc.)




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What can you put on latkes?

We love latkes (especially this version). And while we're always down for some applesauce or sour cream, sometimes we want to go out of the box a little more....
  • 7/11. Plain Greek Yogurt + Sliced Cucumber + Fresh Dill + Salt and Pepper.
  • 8/11. Caramelized Onion + Sour Cream + Crisp Cooked Bacon. ...
  • 9/11. Tahini + Red Pepper Jelly.


How do you dress up latkes?

Applesauce and sour cream are the traditional accoutrements for latkes. Some load their potato pancakes up with both toppings, while others have strong feelings about one over the other. (I'm Team Applesauce, all the way.)

What is the difference between German potato pancakes and latkes?

Potato pancakes are more rounded than potato latkes and you can make them uniform more easily. On the other hand, potato latkes are also rounded, but you'll notice shredded pieces of potato sticking out here and there. Finally, potato pancakes are thinner, while potato latkes are thicker.

What is the difference between a potato latkes and a potato rosti?

While they may look awfully similar, R\xf6sti and latkes are not really one and the same. They are both made with potatoes that are grated and then fried. Yet the key difference is that latkes are made with eggs, while R\xf6sti has no egg or other binding ingredient. It's really just fried shredded potatoes.



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