Denise says:

  • I love “Everything Bagel” seasoning and regularly use to sprinkle on my challah and now I have added it to my new latke recipe.
  •  I have also made my own topping calling it ‘Everything Crunch’ to go on the top of the latke!
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  •   Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • Makes:12 small latkes

Ingredients:

  • 700g Maris Piper potatoes – peeled
  • 3 garlic cloves – finely minced or grated
  • 6 spring onions – finely sliced
  • 2 large eggs – lightly beaten
  • 30g plain flour (or matzo meal)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons “Everything Bagel” seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
  • 100ml neutral oil for frying (such as sunflower or rapeseed)
For the “Everything Bagel Crunch” Topping:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (mixed white and black, if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried garlic flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • ½ teaspoon flaky salt
  • For serving:
  • Sour cream, Greek yoghurt or plant-based yoghurt
  • Sprigs of fresh dill or chives
  • Slices of smoked salmon – optional
 

Method

 
  1. Make your ‘everything bagel crunch’ topping by combining all the ingredients and set aside for later.
  2. Grate the potatoes using the large holes of a box grater or food processor. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. (The drier the mixture, the crispier your latkes!)
  3. In a large bowl, combine the grated potato with the garlic, spring onions, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of “Everything Bagel” seasoning. Stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour oil into a large frying pan to a depth of about 5 mm and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
  5. Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan, flattening each slightly with a spatula. Fry for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
  6. Transfer cooked latkes to a rack. Immediately sprinkle with a pinch of your “Everything Bagel Crunch” while still hot so it sticks.
  7. To serve: Plate the latkes warm with a dollop of sour cream, sprigs of fresh dill and smoked salmon if desired.
Tagged in: Chanukah, Eggs, Every spice bagel seasoning, Garlic, Jewish, Plain Flour, Potatoes, Side dish, spring onion