Potato, Parsnip and Pear Latkes

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December 15, 2014

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Courtesy of Allergic Living and Chef Simon Clarke

Potato, Parsnip and Pear

Ingredients

Makes 4–6 servings

  • 1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled
  • 1 large pear, peeled
  • 2 eggs or equivalent egg replacer
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose gluten-free flour or 1 ½ Tbsp. matzo meal
  • Few pinches salt and pepper
  • ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Coarsely grate potato, parsnips and pear.
  2. Squeeze out and discard excess juice, then transfer to a different bowl.
  3. Add egg (or egg replacer), flour or meal, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. In a sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Using a large soup spoon, place one helping of latke mixture into oil, flattening gently with back of spoon.
  5. Cook 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Repeat process, making about 12–15 latkes. Serve with apple sauce and sour cream.