Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium beets, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or matzo meal)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving (optional)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Extra goat cheese crumbles
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives)
Instructions
- Prep the Beets and Onion: Grate the beets and onion using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure the latkes crisp up well.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the squeezed beets and onion to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme if using. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a cohesive batter.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to about ¼ inch depth and heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers, signaling it’s ready for frying.
- Form and Fry Latkes: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the beet mixture per latke into the hot skillet. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the latkes develop a golden brown and crispy exterior.
- Drain and Top: Remove latkes from the skillet and place on a paper towel–lined plate to drain any excess oil. While still warm, sprinkle each latke with crumbled goat cheese.
- Serve: Serve the latkes immediately, optionally accompanied by sour cream, Greek yogurt, or fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- To save time, prep beets a day ahead and store them wrapped in paper towels in the fridge to maintain freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with potato starch or any gluten-free flour blend.
- Keep cooked latkes warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven while frying remaining batches to serve hot and crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish / Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
