Potato-Pear Latkes

Potato-Pear Latkes Will Make You Feel Like You Are In Europe

Potato-Pear Latkes are quick and easy to make appetizers giving the traditional Eastern European cuisine a herbal sweetness of pears and sage with the tart of sour cream.

Ingredients :-

• 1/2 kg potatoes, shredded
• 1 large beaten egg
• 3 tbsp canola oil, divided
• 2 6-inch-square pieces matzo, crushed
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 large firm (slightly underripe) pear, shredded
• 1 medium finely chopped shallot
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Method :-

• Toss potatoes, pear and matzo in a bowl and let it stand until the matzo is softened, for about 20 minutes. Add shallot, sage, salt and pepper and mix gently. Then add egg and stir to coat.
• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 200 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium flame and cook 4 latkes at a time using 1/4 cup lightly packed potato-pear mixture for each. Flatten with the back of a spatula into a 3-inch cake. Cook until crispy and golden for about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the  remaining potato mixture and oil.
• Serve the latkes topped with a dollop of sour cream or enjoy them just like that.

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