Wishing you all a happy healthy Hanukkah!
As Hanukkah begins at sundown this evening my family and I will enjoy a favorite side dish- the potato latke. It’s traditional to make this by frying the potatoes and onions in olive oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil that burned in the Temple of Jerusalem for eight days instead of just one. Latkes help illustrate the miracle of the oil.
Traditional latkes are made with white potatoes and onion. But, if you want to experiment by using sweet potatoes, carrots or zucchini for your latkes it’s a nice change. You can serve with a sweet apricot sauce or spicy salsa for a new twist on the traditional applesauce. While it's true (and healthier) that you can make baked latkes, I have to say that mine didn’t come out as well. I feel that Hanukkah comes once a year and I have no problems serving them fried (using just a bit of oil and then baking at the end) up for one night—not all eight. Remember, it’s all about the balance!
A special “thank you” to Natasha next door at Gentiles for making them so amazing! Nice to have good friends who know how to cook!
