Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole

Latkes are a traditional Jewish dish often enjoyed during Hanukkah, while guacamole is a popular Mexican dip made from avocados.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Jewish, Mexican Courses: Any, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 unit Eggs
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Ancho chile powder
• 1 cup Watercress
• 1 unit Avocado
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Red onion

Instructions

1. Grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten with a spatula. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
5. Remove the latkes from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the ancho chile powder and salt.
7. In a separate bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, garlic, salt, cilantro, and red onion.
8. Serve the latkes sprinkled with ancho-chile salt and topped with watercress guacamole.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.