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Colorful Vegetable Latkas

From , former About.com Guide

How can you make your Hanukkah meal more festive? Add carrots and zucchini to the pancake batter to create more colorful latkas.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup matzah meal
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
  • canola oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Shred potatoes, onions and zucchini. Be sure to drain for about 15 minutes, squeezing down every five minutes. The shredded vegetables should be dry.
2. Shred carrots and add to above shredded and well-drained vegetables.
3. Blend with remaining ingredients.
4. Fry in minimum amount of oil (approximately 2 tablespoons per cake).
5. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.

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