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caprese latkes

Caprese Latkes: Potato Pancakes with Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes about 3 pounds, peeled and shredded
  • 1 large onion shredded
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup matzoh meal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Canola oil for frying
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 7-ounce balls fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
  • 2 medium red tomatoes cut into ¼-inch thick slices
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, onions, eggs, matzah meal, and salt.  
  • Line a baking sheet with two layers of paper towels. Heat enough oil to reach a depth of about 1/4-inch in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Form potato mixture into 3-inch round latkes, and fry in batches until browned and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared pan. Continue making latkes with remaining mixture.  
  • While latkes cook, combine vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer; cook until reduced and thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. 
  • To assemble, place each latke on a small plate. Top each with one slice mozzarella, one slice tomato, and leaf or small sprig of basil. 
  • Garnish with drizzle of reduced balsamic, some evoo, and pepper to taste.