Happy third day of Hanukkah friends! Last night the roommates and I celebrated the festival of lights in true old country form- with lots and lots of fried food! We served up Potato Latkes, Applesauce Donut Holes and (though technically not a Hannukah dish) Matzo Ball Soup. While I can't that our meal was the most healthy (what with all the sugar, starch and oil) but I can say that they were 100% vegetarian and vegan to boot!
The latke and donut recipes came courtesy of Alicia C. Simpson's Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations and the matzo recipe simply came from the side of the matzo meal box! It took a few attempts to get the latkes and donut holes fried correctly (the first batches were WAY too ugly to be photographed) but after a few tries we were frying things up to golden perfection. I'd have to admit though they provide absolutely no nutritional value, the applesauce donut holes were my favorite part of the night!
After we ate our fill of fried fare, we lit the second Hanukkah candle with the traditional Hebrew Candle Blessing
" Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b'mitz'votav v'tzivanu
Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l'had'lik neir shel Chanukah. (Amein)
to light the lights of Chanukkah. (Amen)"
Next Hanukkah I might even take a stab at jelly filled donuts! Until then, I hope everyone enjoys the remaining 6 days of Hanukkah!
The latke and donut recipes came courtesy of Alicia C. Simpson's Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations and the matzo recipe simply came from the side of the matzo meal box! It took a few attempts to get the latkes and donut holes fried correctly (the first batches were WAY too ugly to be photographed) but after a few tries we were frying things up to golden perfection. I'd have to admit though they provide absolutely no nutritional value, the applesauce donut holes were my favorite part of the night!
After we ate our fill of fried fare, we lit the second Hanukkah candle with the traditional Hebrew Candle Blessing
" Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b'mitz'votav v'tzivanu
Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l'had'lik neir shel Chanukah. (Amein)
to light the lights of Chanukkah. (Amen)"
Next Hanukkah I might even take a stab at jelly filled donuts! Until then, I hope everyone enjoys the remaining 6 days of Hanukkah!
Potato Latke
3 pounds white or sweet potatoes, peeled & grated
2 egg equivalent ener-g egg replacer
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 onion diced
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Black pepper to Taste
Canola oil for frying
Mix potatoes, prepared egg replacer, salt, flour, baking powder, onion, paprika and pepper in large bowl until well combined. Cover a skillet with oil and warm over medium high heat. Spoon latke mixture in 1/4 cups into the oil. Use spatula to flatten them. Fry until golden brown. Serve with warmed applesauce or ketchup.
3 pounds white or sweet potatoes, peeled & grated
2 egg equivalent ener-g egg replacer
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 onion diced
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Black pepper to Taste
Canola oil for frying
Mix potatoes, prepared egg replacer, salt, flour, baking powder, onion, paprika and pepper in large bowl until well combined. Cover a skillet with oil and warm over medium high heat. Spoon latke mixture in 1/4 cups into the oil. Use spatula to flatten them. Fry until golden brown. Serve with warmed applesauce or ketchup.
Applesauce Donut holes
Canola oil for frying
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup plain soy yogurt
1 egg equivalent ener-g egg replacer
1/4 cup dairy-free milk
1 cup applesauce
Confectioner's sugar
Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl. Whisk yogurt prepared ener-g egg replacer, milk and applesauce in small bowl. Pour yogurt mix into flour mixture and stir well. Drop dough 1 teaspoon at a time into hot oil and fry in small batched until golden. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioner's sugar.
Canola oil for frying
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup plain soy yogurt
1 egg equivalent ener-g egg replacer
1/4 cup dairy-free milk
1 cup applesauce
Confectioner's sugar
Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl. Whisk yogurt prepared ener-g egg replacer, milk and applesauce in small bowl. Pour yogurt mix into flour mixture and stir well. Drop dough 1 teaspoon at a time into hot oil and fry in small batched until golden. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioner's sugar.
Matzo Ball Soup
1/2 onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 cups vegetable broth
Matzo meal mix
1 egg equivalent of ener-g egg replacer
Put onion, carrot and celery into vegetable broth and bring to boil. Lower to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Meanwhile mix ener-g egg replacer. Mix matzo as directed on the box using ener-g egg replacer in place of egg. Form into balls and drop into broth. When balls have fluffed up and are slightly firm they have cooked.
1/2 onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 cups vegetable broth
Matzo meal mix
1 egg equivalent of ener-g egg replacer
Put onion, carrot and celery into vegetable broth and bring to boil. Lower to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Meanwhile mix ener-g egg replacer. Mix matzo as directed on the box using ener-g egg replacer in place of egg. Form into balls and drop into broth. When balls have fluffed up and are slightly firm they have cooked.
