Crispy and hot around the edges, sizzling Potato Latkes will be devoured as soon as they leave the frying pan. As this fun & hearty treat sizzles in the pan, it will warms your heart. Bright green scallions sprinkled on top add a light freshness. A dollop of yummy applesauce or sour cream adds cooling sweetness.
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 20 MINUTES
Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 whole Eggs
4 whole Potatoes
1/2 tsp Salt (mineral salt)
1/4 c Shallots
2 tbsp Spelt flour
1/4 c Sunflower oil
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE: Grate your potatoes in a cheese grater. Place in a sieve over a bowl and let the water drain for 15 minutes. Pour off excess liquid.2. Mix in the chopped shallots, eggs, flour, salt and pepper.
Heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium high heat in a large frying pan. Fry scoops of potato mix that make pancakes about 3-4 inches in diameter. Fry for 3-4 minutes, then flip. When the edges are crispy and the whole latke is golden on both sides, they are ready to eat!
Serve with applesauce or sour cream or cottage cheese mixed with sour cream. Garnish with chopped chives. How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?
An Ayurvedic preparation of Latkes has several minor changes: instead of wheat flour, substitute easy-to-digest and lighter spelt flour. Potatoes can be a little hard to digest because of their cold and heavy qualities. Black pepper is a remedy because it stimulates digestion. Sunflower oil lubricates the digestive tract and counteracts potato’s dryness. If you’ve never experienced potato’s dryness, compare the difference between a baked potato and a latke. The baked potato may leave your mouth feeling parched. Many people who suffer from gas and bloating will be surprised to find that it’s often due to dryness, so have a latke!…