CARROT LATKES WITH APPLESAUCE AND SOUR CREAM

1 hr total 30 mins prep
Servings
Recipe by Chef Matthew Riznyk, Executive Chef of Catering, Great Performances
Ingredients

4 cups coarsely grated peeled carrots
2 cups coarsely grated peeled potato
6 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
4 tsp finely grated ginger
2 tsp orange zest
2 Tbsp snipped chives
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup sour cream
1 cup homemade applesauce

Directions

Place carrots and potatoes in large bowl; press with paper towels to absorb any moisture. In another large bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and pepper to blend. Mix in carrots, chives and ginger, then eggs.
Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to cover bottom and heat over medium heat. Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, drop carrot mixture by 1/4 cup into skillet and spread to 3 1/2-inch rounds. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, then transfer latkes to rimmed baking sheet, and keep warm in a low oven.
Top with a dollop of applesauce and sour cream.