Hanukkah: Semach! December 18, 2022 begins eight days of observing Hanukkah. There are many Hanukkah traditions to celebrate over the next eight days, like lighting the menorah, playing the dreidel, giving gifts, and eating delicious fried foods! One of my favorite Hanukkah dishes is these sweet potato beet latkes.
Baby J’s father is Jewish, and I love joining in on the celebration. Traditions can be difficult to follow if you also follow a plant-based lifestyle. Many traditional Jewish dishes contain animal products, such as brisket. But a few years ago I created a vegetarian Hanukkah menu that we still use – including these sweet potato beet latkes.
What is a latke?
Latkes, pronounced lat-kuh, are a type of potato pancake traditionally made to celebrate Hanukkah. Some contain cheese or are eaten with sour cream, so I made this vegan version to avoid any conflict. Latkes are fried, crispy, so delicious and eaten with amazing sides; Applesauce! The earthy beets and savory onions and potatoes blend perfectly with the sweet applesauce.
My other Hanukkah menu items are a parsnip bisque with rye croutons, seitan brisket with mushroom gravy, and apple cider baked donuts and cupcakes for dessert. How delicious does that food sound?! Want the recipe? Click here to sign up to my newsletter and see a special edition going out Sunday morning, December 18th. In addition, I send out two newsletters a week with popular vegan recipes and my favorite vegan products.
Sweet potato beet latkes
These are so good. Aside from the arm workout you’ll get while grating vegetables, they’re also easy to prepare. The recipe is easily doubled. Vegetables should be of medium size.
material
- 1/2 the cup frying oil
- 2 Russet potatoes
- 2 sweet potato
- 2 beets
- 1/2 onion
- 2 teaspoon Potato starch egg substitute
- 2 spoon All purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- apple sauce
instructions
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Preheat oven to 225°.
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Peel potatoes, beets and onion in a large mixing bowl lined with paper towels.
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Combine the potato starch, flour and salt in another mixing bowl.
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Carefully drain excess liquid from vegetables using paper towels, then transfer to bowl with flour. Toss the grated vegetables with the flour mixture until well combined.
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Heat oil in a skillet or large pot to about 350° degrees and line a large plate with 3 layers of paper towels to catch excess oil. Form the batter into latke patties and fry for about 2-4 minutes on each side, checking often.
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Transfer to paper towel lined dish and repeat with remaining batter.
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Keep the latkes warm in the oven until ready to serve.
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Serve with applesauce or your favorite toppings.
What are your family’s favorite Hanukkah traditions and foods?