Romanian Noodle Latkes Recipes

ROMANIAN NOODLE LATKES

Steps:

• Toss the noodles with the butter.
• Cool, slightly, then blend in the eggs, salt, apple and raisins.
• In large, heavy skillet heat 1/4-inch oil over medium heat.
• Drop noodle mixture by tablespoon into hot oil, flattening each spoonful with back of spoon to form thin latke.
• Fry on both sides until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Do not turn latkes until first side is golden and top is set.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon in shallow bowl and dip latkes in sugar mixture on both sides.

MUSHROOM NOODLE LATKES

Steps:

• On high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of butter or oil.
• Add mushrooms and scallions, and cook until the mushrooms release all of their juices and are browned.
• Beat the eggs with the salt, pepper, parsley and garlic powder, and combine with the noodles and cooked mushrooms.
• Heat the remaining two tablespoons of oil in non-stick pan until it is very hot and drop the noodle mixture in 1/4-cup amounts in the pan, flattening each pancake down.
• Cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side until brown and crispy.
• Blot with paper towels.