Food & Drink

Kimchi Latkes

Thanks to the slight acidity brought to these potato pancakes by the kimchi, they have a lighter flavor than their all-potato counterpart. This is a versatile fusion dish that can be a side or carry the meal with the addition of sauces — it’s just as comfortable with sour cream as with an Asian-style peanut sauce.

Kimchi Latkes

Serves 2 as a main course, or 4 as a side dish
with Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Option

INGREDIENTS

1 cup peeled and shredded potatoes
1 cup drained and packed Kimchi (page 141)
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour or your favorite gluten-free blend
3 eggs, beaten
Pinch of salt to taste (the kimchi adds salt, so generally we don’t add any)
½ cup peanut or coconut oil, for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Put the grated potatoes in a strainer or colander and push out any extra moisture.
In a medium bowl, stir together the potatoes, kimchi, and flour. The goal is to have a nice coating of flour on the potatoes and vegetables. Mix in the eggs, and add salt, if needed.
Heat the oil until hot over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form patties ¼ to ½ inch thick. Brown the latkes on one side, then turn and brown the other side.
Serve hot with sour cream or peanut sauce

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