Potato And Leek Pancake Recipes

POTATO LEEK PANCAKES

Steps:

• Squeeze the liquid out of the grated potatoes. Set aside in a colander until ready to use.
• Heat half the butter in a heavy skillet. Sauté the leeks and shallots until they are soft and beginning to turn a golden brown.
• While the leeks are cooking, beat the egg, half the milk, nutmeg and flour together with a good pinch of salt. Take care to beat out any lumps. Add enough of the remaining milk to form a batter the consistency of heavy cream. Stir in the cheese.
• Stir the potato into the batter along with the sautéed leeks and shallots. Add a grind or two of black pepper and mix well.
• Heat the remaining butter in a skillet. Spoon the potato mixture into the hot skillet, 2 tablespoons at a time to make 6 small pancakes. Don't crowd the pan. Depending on the size of the pan, you may need to make 2 batches.
• Cook the pancakes until browned on one side then flip them and brown the other side. Keep warm or serve immediately.

POTATO AND LEEK PANCAKE

Steps:

• Grate potatoes into mixing bowl and cover with water.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet. Add leeks and cook stirring until softened but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Drain potatoes and dry them well in kitchen towel.
• In skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
• When the butter/oil is hot, spread half the potates in the pan and press down with a wooden spoon.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, nutmeg and half the thyme.
• Over potato layer, spread leeks in a thin layer and sprinkle with flour.
• Cover that with the rest of the potato mixture and press down.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, nutmeg and remaining thyme.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes on one side, then carefully slide pancake out onto plate. Invert plate and put uncooked side down in skillet.
• Saute for another 8-10 minutes or until very crusty.
• Serve with sour cream or creme fraiche and garnish with thyme sprigs.

POTATO LEEK PANCAKES

Steps:

• Mix the potatoes, leeks, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Heat just enough oil to cover the bottom of a medium-size skillet. Spoon one-eighth of the mixture into the center of the skillet and spread it out slightly to form a 3-inch circle. Cook over medium heat until golden on the underside. Using a large metal spatula, turn it over and cook until golden on the other side and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining mixture, keeping the cooked pancakes warm in the oven. Serve warm with smoked salmon, creme fraiche and caviar, or chunky applesauce.;

LEEK, KALE AND POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Meanwhile, place a rack over a sheet pan.
• In a large bowl mix together the potatoes, leeks, kale, baking powder, salt and pepper, cumin, chives, and flour or cornstarch. Add the eggs stir together.
• Begin heating a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil and when it is hot, take up heaped tablespoons of the latke mixture, press the mixture against the spoon to extract liquid (or squeeze in your hands), and place in the pan. Press down with the back of the spatula to flatten. Repeat with more spoonfuls, being careful not to crowd the pan. In my 10-inch pan I can cook 4 at a time without crowding; my 12-inch pan will accommodate 5. Cook on one side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slide the spatula underneath and flip the latkes over. Cook on the other side until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the rack set over a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. The mixture will continue to release liquid, which will accumulate in the bottom of the bowl. Stir from time to time, and remember to squeeze the heaped tablespoons of the mix before you add them to the pan.
• Serve hot topped with low-fat sour cream, Greek yogurt or crème fraiche, or other toppings of your choice such as salsa, chutney or yogurt blended with cilantro, mint, and garlic.

POTATO LEEK GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart gratin dish. Wash the leeks to remove any grit and slice thinly crosswise.
• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into rounds, 1/8-inch thick. Toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer the rounds in the gratin dish.
• Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, remaining salt and pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard thyme and scatter the leeks over the potatoes.
• Add cream, garlic and bay leaf to the skillet, scraping up browned bits of leeks from the bottom of the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg.
• Pour the cream over the leeks and potatoes and top with the Gruyère. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, uncover and bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving.

LEEK, POTATO AND ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH BABY LETTUCES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potato on a small pan and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Let cool. Peel, discarding the skin, and shred the potato on the large holes of a box grater. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add leeks and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Strain. Place the leeks in a dishtowel and twist firmly and repeatedly to remove excess moisture; the leeks will shrink greatly. Set aside.
• Place zucchini in a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes. Place the zucchini in a dishtowel and twist firmly and repeatedly to remove excess moisture. The zucchini will shrink greatly. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the potato, leeks, zucchini, egg, flour, cheese and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat until shimmering. Measure 1/4 cup of the leek and potato mixture and form into a patty about 2/3 of an inch thick. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture.
• Working in batches, if necessary, fry the cakes, flattening them with a spatula, until they are golden brown on each side, 4 to 5 minutes a side. Set aside and keep warm.
• For the salad: In a medium jar, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and olive oil. Shake well to combine. Add garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Shake again. In a salad bowl, combine lettuces and shallot, and drizzle with dressing to taste.
• To serve, divide the hotcakes between two plates. Add equal portions of salad, and serve.

SWEET POTATO-LEEK PANCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°F. Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop sweet potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto skillet. Using spatula, gently flatten each mound to 3 1/2-inch-diameter round. Cook pancakes until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to skillet as needed. Transfer pancakes to plates. Serve with applesauce and sour cream.