Vegan Leek and Potato Latkes
- 1 cup unsweetened plain soy yogurt
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
- 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 lb.)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for frying, if necessary
- 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 23 cups)
- 2 Tbs. plain dry breadcrumbs
- 6 sprigs dill, for garnish
- To make Dilled Yogurt: Stir together yogurt and dill in small bowl; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Chill 1 hour.
- To make Latkes: Place unpeeled potatoes in large saucepan, and cover with 1 inch water.
- Add salt, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender when pierced with fork.
- Drain potatoes, and rinse under cold water.
- Let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Heat 1 Tbs.
- oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add leek, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Saute 5 minutes, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, or until leek is soft but not brown, and liquid has evaporated.
- Peel potatoes, and mash with potato masher in large bowl.
- Stir in leek mixture and breadcrumbs, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Shape 1/4 cup potato mixture into 2 1/2-inch patty, and place on plate.
- Repeat with remaining potato mixture until you have 18 patties.
- Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 4 Latkes to pan, and brown 3 minutes per side, turning carefully with 2 spatulas so oil doesnt splatter.
- Add more oil to pan if it becomes dry.
- Garnish with Dilled Yogurt and dill sprigs, if using.
unsweetened plain soy yogurt, dill, gold potatoes, salt, olive oil, breadcrumbs, dill
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/vegan-leek-and-potato-latkes/ (may not work)