Almost all Jewish holidays center around food and Hanukkah is no different. The smell of oil and potato pancakes being pan-fried during Hanukkah not only brings family and friends together but has an even bigger significant message. The Maccabees needed eight days of sacramental oil but only had enough for one day’s worth. The oil miraculously lasted the entire eight days hence why Hanukkah became known as the “Festival of Lights.” This is also why Hanukkah is celebrated by eating foods fried in oil like latkes and fried doughnuts. To me, it’s more about the process of making the latkes which usually involves the entire family is in the kitchen. Last Hanukkah my brother and sister in law were in town and we made a huge feast with the entire family. You can read even more about other Jewish holidays and food traditions here. I especially love being able to cook Jewish classics like latkes but with a healthier twist. Not only are these low FODMAP foods safe but they are 100% vegan and gluten-free. What are some of your favorite holiday meals to make?
Looking for another latke recipe? Check out this traditional one.
Taking the excess water out.
Pan Frying the Latkes.
Parsnip & Potato Latkes (vegan & gluten free)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: a dozen latkes
- Category: Side dish
- Cuisine: Jewish
Description
A take on the classic latke recipe will for sure be a hit with your family!
Ingredients
- 6 Gold Yukon Potatoes, peeled
- 2 Parsnips, peeled
- 2 Tablespoons Green Onions, diced
- 3 Tablespoons Potato Starch
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Fine Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
- Grape Seed Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven to warm.
- Grate potatoes and parsnips with either a hand grater or food processor.
- In a large bowl add the grated potatoes and parsnips. Press with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Add the remaining ingredients from green onion to turmeric (except the grapeseed oil) and combine well.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat with a teaspoon of oil. Make medium size patties with your hand and place on skillet. Fry for 2 minutes on each side. Fry until all latkes are completed.
- Place latkes on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
Notes
Recipe adapted by Pure Ella
Keywords: latkes, fodmap safe latkes, fodmap safe potato pancakes