Zucchini Latkes with Tzatziki
My recent obsession with zucchini knows NO bounds. I make the Zucchini Spaghetti from the summer issue of the magazine almost weekly. And for lunch, when I am in a rush (which I always am) I just julienne some Zucchini, quickly sauté it and top it with a little marinara and grated Parm. It’s not unheard of that both my lunch and dinner, on any given day, feature this member of the squash family that looks like a cucumber’s cousin.
The infatuation all started with my commitment to eat right (zucchini is a “free” veg on most healthy eating plans) and my handheld julienne peeler. I cried when we had to part ways for 6 weeks when I moved to Israel, Hubby put it on the lift, I wanted to bring it in my makeup case.
My undying love for my julienne peeler notwithstanding, I do think my Zucchini Latkes call for the consistency of shredded zucchini (either on the side of your box grater or in your food processor). These lovely latkes have no potatoes but they do have a little matzah meal to help hold them together. Perfect with the usual suspects like applesauce and/or sour cream, but you can also dress ‘em up with a quick & easy Tzatiki – a Greek yogurt based sauce. Make your own semi-homemade Greek yogurt (check out this recipe with step-by-step photos) or buy, it now comes in Cholov Yisroel from Norman’s Dairy.
On Chanukah I like to fry fresh daily. But you can always prep ahead and rewarm in a single layer on a baking pan in the oven (don’t overcrowd your pan when frying or your latkes will be soggy and don’t stack ‘em when re warming or your latkes will be soggy — and if you couldn’t tell the goal here is crispy not soggy latkes, got it?). After an especially long session at my 4 frying pans (yes I have them all going at once) Hubby said I smelled like I just got off a double shift at Burger King, only thing missing was a hairnet. We both laughed. I am still laughing. How would a hairnet look over my snood?
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Jamie from Joy of Kosher made Zucchini Latkes with Tzatziki
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I’m a latke purist.
Give me old fashioned potato latkes straight out of the pan!
Squash is probably my favourite food too. I find it so versatile. I’ll definitely be trying these!
We’re a potato latke family here, too. The other kinds are good sometimes, but there’s nothing like the classic!
I’m a purist too, but my family is also a big fan of tuna croquettes and quinoa patties. Both are fried like a latka so my guess is that they count too
ohhh… these look amazing! I’d say zuchinni latkes with a spinkle of parmesan cheese! YUM!
Awesome idea. I’m really not a fan of apple sauce with my latkes.
Just made the potato latkes and they were awesome. That’s my favorite kind.
Definitely potato latkas! next would be sweet potato latkah. A distant third would be cheese latkas.
We love plain potato latkes with blackberry jam/jelly on top. So yummy!
Plain potato latkes with blackberry jam/jelly on top. So yummy!
Just plain potato latkes! Nothing on it
Zucchini latkas are great, but I love leeks – in their own latka or mixed with potato!
I don’t think I’ve had anything other than a plain potato latke. I need to branch out!
Latkes with sour cream–the best! I would love to win one of these cookbooks and try out some new recipes!
I love plain potato latkes, but every year I experiment with new veggies. This year was parsnips and potatoes. They were delicious!
Cheese Latkes with sour cream!
My favorite kind of latke is good old fashioned potato, with sweet cheese coming in at a close second! Though I think I now have to give zucchini a shot!
I love zucchini latkes.
traditional latkas with russet potatoes
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Inevitably my latkes never make it to the table! Hot and right out of the pan is the way everybody eats them in our house. We can make 20lbs and they still disappear. No reheating ever occurs!
oooopppps!! I meant to leave a comment not reply!
This is great! My Grandma wanted me to make Tzatiki, now I have great recipe!!
Please forgive my last two comments…my computer was acting funny. So sorry!
Our favorite this year was potato, sweet potato, and carrot.
I also love all things zucchini right now. Especially spiralized zucchini sauteed with onions, schug and then scrambled with eggs!
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Potatoe or Zucchini but made in mini muffin tins – Latke pop-ems! TRY them – you’ll be hooked (and they freeze and re-heat great!)
I love vegetable latkes!!