Jalapeno Latkes

mosma's Note:

I got this from the Daily News. It's a great twist on traditional latkes.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 large idaho potatoes, peeled
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus additional for serving
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dry oregano, Mexican preferably
• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 1/4 cup frying oil

Directions:

1. Grate potatoes with a box grater or food processor.
2. Mix with the yolk, salt, jalapeño, oregano and matzo meal. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a pan to 350 degrees.
4. Add a tablespoon of potato mixture at a time and fry until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan.
5. Drain latkes on paper towels; arrange on a platter.
6. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.

Reviews

[anme]

I used the general idea of this recipe but made it a bit more healthy. I decided to broil each latkes on each side after I sprayed them with cooking spray and a cookie sheet with cooking spray. They were not as crisp as they would be if I fried them, but they tasted just as good. The jalapeno really gives these a kick! Also I ended up not using as much matzo meal in his recipe.