Brussels Sprouts Latkes
photo by Late Night Gourmet

- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
20
ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprout
- 1 lb russet potato
- 2 tablespoons chives, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1⁄4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 ounces vegetable oil
directions
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a small, deep pan. Using a small pan will allow for a deeper layer of oil.
- Cut the stems off the Brussels sprouts, and cut each sprout in half. Place in a food processor, and blend until finely chopped.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a food processor, and blend until finely chopped. If available, use a juicer to remove the excess moisture from the potatoes. Otherwise, squeeze the moisture out using a kitchen towel.
- Mix Brussels sprouts, potatoes, diced chives, and chopped marjoram in a large bowl until combined.
- Beat eggs separately, then add to the bowl with the vegetables. Mix together with breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, white pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until fully blended.
- Place the entire mixture in a strainer, and press downward to push out whatever moisture remains. Potatoes are very moist, and will cause the latkes to fall apart in the pan if this isn't done.
- Use an ice cream scoop to form the mixture into a ball, then flatten the ball out to make a patty shape. Repeat several times on a plate or cutting board so they'll be ready. As latkes are cooking, repeat this process to refill the plate and have them ready.
- Recheck the temperature of the oil in the pan. Lower the heat if necessary to keep the temperature around 350 degrees: oil heats up fast and retains the heat. Overly hot oil will burn the latkes.
- NOTE: It may be necessary to use a bench scraper to remove the patties from the plate or cutting board.
- Add as many patties to the pan as you can without crowding the pan. Cook for a few minutes, then flip over using a spatula when you see the bottom of the latke starting to brown. Cook for a few more minutes, then remove from pan and place on a paper towel to soak up the oil.
- Repeat until all latkes are cooked. Serve with sour cream if desired. If storing for later, allow latkes to cool fully, then refrigerate in a container using a fresh paper towel between layers.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Late Night Gourmet
Harrison Township, Michigan
I have two teenagers who keep things very busy around our house during the daytime. I also work long hours at Ford Motor Company, and I do want to spend time with my family every day. If I try to cook when my kids have their friends over, I'm certain to be interrupted. In other words, my available times for cooking are very limited.
I don't want to give up on anything I love - my family, my job, my cooking - so I do most of my cooking after everyone has gone to bed. My wife is a teacher, so this can be very late at night during the summer. Sometimes, I don't get started with my prep work until 12:30 a.m. Am I crazy?? Maybe.
I'm also constantly working on healthier ways to prepare food. I deconstruct every recipe I like, and try to make it with healthier ingredients. The big challenge is keeping the food tasty. I believe it's possible to enjoy what you eat and still be healthy. I lost 15 pounds in 6 months largely by preparing my own food (and exercising). If I didn't keep such loony hours, I'd call myself "The Healthy Gourmet".