I started Atkins 3 weeks ago (have lost 8 lbs. so far!) Chanukah is coming. Do you have a low-carb version of "latkes" (potato pancakes)?Be my taster.. I made this a week ago to surprise my Jewish friends for the holiday and can't make up my mind if they were great or just different. Potatoes by nature are extra high in bad carbs, so Latkes are a real no no.. but these were fun.. let me know if you like them.. Fingers crossed.. :)
LowerCarb Like Latkes
- 1 large bunch radishes, trimmed and shredded
- 1 tb onion, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/3 c flour
- 1 c vegetable oil
- plain lowfat yogurt
- unsweetened applesauce
1) Place shredded radishes onto paper towels. Squeeze out the moisture.
2) Combine them and the remaining ingredients, except the yogurt and applesauce. Beat well.
3) Heat the oil in a skillet. Drop the batter into the oil by spoonfuls.
4) Fry until crisp and brown on both sides.
Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with plain yogurt and unsweetened applesauce.
Thanks, Carlo. "Lowfat yogurt" is higher in carbs than regular sour cream. I experimented myself and came up with this low-carb equivalent for "Latkes."
1/2 small rutabaga
1 turnip
1 medium onion
3 eggs
1/4 c. olive oil
salt & pepper to taste.
Shred rutabaga, turnip and onion in food processor. Mix well with eggs and seasonings. Heat oil in large skillet. Drop mixture into heated oil and fry on both sides until brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot with sour cream. Tastes like real latkes!!!