Carrot Latkes
Another one of my carrot dishes. And this one is so outrageous that I can hardly wait for them to be done. Of course as the cook, lets face it the first or second latkes belongs to me. Frying is oh so good. The nuts, even though they are grated add a bit of the unexpected. The sweetness on the plate of latkes with applesauce is the topper to your taste buds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cups blanched and grated almonds
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 + cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or fresh grated nutmeg to taste
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- canola or vegetable oil for frying
- applesauce serve along side finished latkes
- sour cream optional
Instructions
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Mix carrots, almonds, eggs, flour, sugar nutmeg, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
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Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.
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Drop batter by the tablespoon in hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon. Fry each latke for about 3-4 minutes and turn for another 3-4 minutes
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Test one, to make sure they are done. Drain latkes on a wire rack. Put paper towels under the wire rack to catch the excess oil. This method will keep the latkes from getting soggy. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.