Amazing Potato Latkes with Cranberry Chutney
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Crispy potato latkes served with a sweet and tart cranberry chutney, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Author: Jen Rwanda
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 latkes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Cranberry Chutney:
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- For the Cranberry Chutney: Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, ginger, red onion, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Let cool.
- For the Latkes: Squeeze excess moisture from grated potatoes and onion.
- In a bowl, combine potatoes, onion, beaten eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with a spatula.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove latkes from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with the cranberry chutney.
Notes
- You can make the cranberry chutney a day in advance.
- For extra crispy latkes, ensure you squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes.
- Adjust the sweetness of the chutney by adding more or less sugar to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 latkes with 2 tbsp chutney
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg