Alayne Zatulovs Sweet Hanukkah Fritters Recipes

ALAYNE ZATULOV'S GIANT VEGETABLE LATKES

Steps:

• Combine shredded potatoes, carrots, onion, celery root and apple in a bowl. Stir in eggs, parsley, flour and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat half the oil until very hot in a heavy 10-inch skillet. Spread vegetable mixture into the skillet in an even layer, covering the entire surface.
• Fry vegetable mixture undisturbed until edges begin to show color, 5 to 8 minutes. If it sticks to the pan, gently release it with a thin spatula.
• When the underside is golden, slide the pancake onto a large plate. Invert another plate over it, and flip it over. Add remaining oil to the skillet, and when it is hot, slide the pancake back into the skillet to brown the other side. Fry until crisp.

ALAYNE ZATULOV'S SWEET HANUKKAH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine raisins and wine, and set aside.
• Proof the yeast by dissolving it with sugar and water in a large bowl. When it becomes foamy, after about 5 minutes, add flour, egg and anise seeds and mix well. Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
• Add raisins and pine nuts, cover, and allow dough to rise 1 hour longer.
• Heat oil for deep frying in a skillet, wok or electric fryer. Oil should be maintained at 375 degrees.
• Using 2 teaspoons held together, drop dollops of the batter into the hot oil. Dipping teaspoons in cold water will facilitate this. Allow fritters to brown on one side, and then turn to brown other side. Do not crowd fritters in the pan. As they are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to absorbent paper.
• Serve fritters while they are still warm, with honey syrup spooned over or dusted with confectioners' sugar.