Root Vegetable Latkes With Apple Pear Mash

• Root Vegetable Latkes
• 4 cups grated parsnip, turnip, carrot, daikon radish or other root vegetable
• 1 cup bulb (onion, scallions, leeks, or shallot)
• 3-4 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• dash of salt & pepper
• 2 teaspoons desired spice (nutmeg, cinnamon, garam-masala, cumin, coriander, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, etc.)
• Canola or olive oil
• Apple Pear Mash
• 2 red apples, cored and cut into eighths
• 2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and cut into eighths
• 1 thick slice lemon
• 1 cinnamon stick, or dash of cinnamon spice
• 1 tablespoon tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 cup 1/2 cup water

1. Transfer grated vegetables into a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Strain, and then squeeze out excess moisture by wrapping tightly in a paper towel or dish cloth.
2. If making multiple types of latkes, combine 3 eggs, flour, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Combine each type of grated vegetable, bulb, spice & herb in its own bowl. Distribute egg/flour mixture evenly amongst all types. If making 1 type of latke, combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. If batter is not binding or looks too dry, add the remaining egg. Mix thoroughly.
3. To fry:rnOver medium or medium-high heat, heat enough oil so it covers the entire bottom of large saucepan, about 1/4 inch thick. Drop batter by 1/4-cupful into sizzling pan. Press down lightly with spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until latkes are nicely browned.
4. To bake:rnPreheat oven to 425u0b0F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray or olive oil spritzer. Drop batter by 1/4-cupfuls onto cookie sheet. Flatten with spatula. Bake for 25 minutes; flip and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until latkes are browned and crispy.
5. Place apples, pears, lemon, cinnamon, ginger and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring often, until apples are completely tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove the lemon and cinnamon. Let sauce cool slightly, and transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth.

vegetable latkes, grated parsnip, onion, eggs, whole wheat flour, salt, nutmeg, herbs, olive oil, apple pear mash, red apples, bartlett, lemon, cinnamon, fresh ginger root, water

Taken from food52.com/recipes/19979-root-vegetable-latkes-with-apple-pear-mash (may not work)