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Latke Nachos

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium + 3 small russet potatoes
  • Grated Monterey Jack cheese to taste
  • 2 small onions grated
  • 1 green jalepeno finely minced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Canola oil enough to fill a large skillet to about 1/4 inch
  • 1 15.5 oz can black beans (add a sautéed garlic clove or two for extra flavor if you wish!)

Instructions

  • Fill a large bowl with ice water. Make sure there is enough ice so the water will remain cold for about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the grated potatoes to the ice water bath, and let sit for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the cold water. Gather them into a large dish towel, and wring out all of the water you can into the water bowl.
  • Now, put potatoes into a colander lined with paper towels. Wring them once more, using the paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl. Repeat this process until all of the potatoes are done. Let the water stand for 20 more minutes.
  • Add additional paper towels to the colander, and top with grated onions. Using the paper towels, wring as much moisture out of them as you can.
  • Strain the water out of the ice water bowl, and using a spoon, gently scoop the white layer of starch from the bottom of the bowl. Add the starch to the potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Stir together the potatoes, starch, onions, jalepeno, eggs, flour, cumin, and salt. If the mixture is still a bit watery, feel free to add a bit more flour.
  • Pour oil into a cast iron skillet and heat over medium until the oil is shimmering (and a dash of potato in the pan sizzles).
  • Drop the latke mixture, about 1/2 tablespoon each, into the oil. Flatten with a slotted spoon, and fry, until the latke is golden and crispy on both sides (about 2-3 minutes total). Watch your latkes closely because a bit too long in the oil and they will burn! Remove any burnt particles from your oil, and replenish the oil as necessary.
  • Transfer latkes to a paper-towel lined plate. You can also keep them warm in the oven if you choose (about 250-300°F should suffice.)
  • Drain the can of black beans, and pour into a small sauce pan to warm.
  • Once the beans are heated through, place latkes on a plate, top with beans, cheese, Sabra guacamole, and Sabra salsa. Enjoy!