Why We Love Jewish Latkes With Dipping Sauce
I’m a sucker for fried potatoes. Who isn’t? That being said, we don’t eat a lot of fried foods, because if they are sitting in front of me I will not stop eating them until every last crumb is gone. However, there are exceptions to every rule, and Jewish potato latkes are one of them. Big time. Terrifically simple but utterly satisfying, latkes are crispy crunchy little delights of fried shredded potatoes. Served warm and topped with a cold and creamy sauce, they are great for enjoying nearly anytime as a yummy appetizer, snack, side dish, or main meal!
Potato Latkes
Latkes are a wonderfully versatile dish, bursting with textural appeal. I love making these Potato Latkes with Jalapeño Dill Sauce this time of year, when fresh scallions, chive, and ramps are popping up. Mixing fresh onions into the latke batter makes all the difference between boring Jewish latkes and irresistible latkes. Plus, a little shaved jalapeño in the dill sauce offers the perfect amount of heat and intrigue. I also like to add cornmeal to my potato latkes. The cornmeal provides a delightful contrasting texture inside the latkes and makes the exterior extra crunchy!
What Ingredients You Need
This Jewish Latkes (& Dipping Sauce) recipe combines crisp potato latkes with scallions, and a cool creamy dipping sauce made with fresh spring dill. Here is everything you need to make the BEST Potato Latkes recipe:
Potatoes – shredded Scallions – chopped Eggs Cornmeal Salt and pepper Oil – for frying
Note: If you have fresh potatoes to grate, great! Use them to make these Potato Latkes with Jalapeño Dill Sauce. If not, I find using frozen hash browns (thawed, of course) works just as well. I prefer using cornmeal for the best crunchy texture, but if you aren’t worried about being GF-friendly you can certainly use all-purpose flour instead. Next, here are the ingredients needed to make the Jalapeño Dill Dipping Sauce:
Sour cream Jalapeño – grated Fresh dill – chopped Salt and pepper
Be sure your jalapeño is thoroughly de-seeded and rinsed before grating to provide a bit of heat without serious spiciness.
How to Make Latke Dipping Sauce
I like making this zesty, spicy sauce a bit in advance so that it gets a chance to become nice and cold in the fridge before serving. Here’s how to make a quick and easy Jalapeño Dill Dipping Sauce for your potato latkes: This dill-icious sauce wink will be stored well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
How to Make Jewish Latkes
These Potato Latkes with Dipping Sauce are so addictive. They’ll make an excellent addition to your weekend breakfast, a spring or summer picnic, or cocktail night!
Can This Potato Latkes Recipe Be Made Vegan?
You can easily make this vegetarian snack a vegan-friendly dish by substituting flax seed for the eggs. For each egg in the recipe, thoroughly combine 1 tablespoon of egg with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes before using it in the latke batter. Use your favorite dairy-free sour cream replacement for the Jalapeño Dill Sauce. I haven’t tried this myself, but I would love to know how it turns out in the comments if you try!
Are Jewish Latkes Gluten-Free?
Yes! Because hash brown latkes are made with potatoes and cornmeal, this is a naturally gluten-free recipe.
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