This holiday classic is packed with flavors worth celebrating.
Ingredients
1 pound medium zucchini
1 large baking potato (3/4 pound), peeled
1 small onion (4 ounces), peeled
1/2 cup matzo meal / ½ cup gf flour
large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Canola oil, for frying
2 large carrots, cut in half crosswise, or frying
Whipped Feta (See recipe)
Caviar
Whipped Feta
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove
Directions
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Halve the zucchini crosswise. If using a food processor, remove the seedy center and coarsely grate. If using a box grater, grate lengthwise until you reach the seedy center. Discard the zucchini center. Repeat with the potato and onion.
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Transfer the grated zucchini, potato and onion to a colander or dish towel and squeeze dry. Let stand for a few minutes, and squeeze again to remove extra liquid.
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Place the vegetable mixture in a large bowl. Add the matzo meal, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Heat 1-2 inches of oil until it shimmers. Then prepare a sheet pan with a wire rack or paper towels for cooling.
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Add 1-2 carrot halves to your pan to help keep the oil from burning. Using a spoon, scoop packed teaspoons of the zucchini mixture into the skillet and flatten them. Cook the latkes over moderately high heat until the edges are golden, about 1-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the bottom, about 1 minute. Once cooked, drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
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Once cool enough to handle, top with whipped feta and a scoop of caviar.
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Whipped Feta
In a food processor or blender, place the feta, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until creamy. Mixture can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days
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