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Giant Shareable Latke

Giant Shareable Latke

This Giant Shareable Latke is the perfect brunch/breakfast dish that everyone will enjoy and the best part is that it's much easier to make!
Servings 8
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • box grater
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mesh strainer
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Russet potatoes rinsed and peeled
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1/3 cup matzo meal (or plain bread crumbs)
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 200 grams smoked salmon for topping (optional)
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon capers for topping
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill for topping
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Herby Crème Fraîche:

  • 3/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Instructions

  • Using the large holes on a box grater, shred the potatoes and place in cold water. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse. Place the shredded potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Transfer to a large bowl along with the grated onion, matzo meal, salt, pepper, egg, caraway, and chives. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Set a 9 or 10-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons oil and allow to get hot. Transfer the potato mixture to the hot skillet and press out to an even layer, pressing slightly. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes and then carefully invert onto a plate. Return the skillet to the heat and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Slide the potato pancake bake until the skillet and cook the second side for another 4 to 6 minutes.
  • To make the herby crème fraîche, in a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche, chives, dill and lemon zest until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Turn the latke out onto a serving plate or platter. Top with spoonfuls of the crème fraîche, salmon (if using), scallions, capers, and dill. Slice and serve with additional crème fraîche on the side along with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: I'm listing this recipe as vegetarian, and if that's what you want, then just omit the smoked salmon. 
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Brunch, Potatoes, Vegetarian