Denise Phillips’ Beetroot Latkes
Raw, fresh beetroot makes excellent latkes. The secret of success, like all latkes, is to make sure the oil is hot before you fry. This ensures crisp and crunchy fritters the whole family will love!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 30[divider]
Ingredients:
600g raw red beetroot – peeled
200g potato – peeled and coarsely grated
2 small onions – peeled and grated
2 tablespoons tahini paste
1 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon fresh dill
200g plain flour
100g porridge oats
2 eggs – beaten Salt and pepper – to taste oil for cooking
Dressing 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill
100g Smoked salmon – cut into small pieces
Garnish with 1 lemon – cut into slices, sprigs of dill
Method:
1. Combine the dressing ingredients together and set aside.
2. Scrub the beetroots thoroughly, then grate them coarsely.
3. Using a clean tea cloth or kitchen paper, squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated onions and grated potato. Now add this to the grated beetroot.
4. Transfer to a bowl and mix well.
5. Season, then stir in the tahini, flour, oats, egg, coriander and dill.
6. Warm a shallow film of oil in a nonstick frying pan. Carefully drop generous spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil, flattening them down with the back of the spoon as you go.
7. Leave them to cook over a moderate heat for a couple of minutes until just starting to crisp a little, then with the help of a palette knife or fish slice, turn them over quickly and cook the other side. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
To serve the stylish way: Add a small spoonful of dressing and a slice of smoked salmon on top of the latkes. Garnish with fresh dill and a slice of lemon.
Click here for more details about Denise Phillips and her cookery classes
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