Potatoes and chive Latkes with Mango Salsa

A modern topping on a classic dish!

Ingredients:

For the Latkes:

• 5 potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 small onion, grated
• 3 tbls chives, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp salt
• 1\4 tsp black pepper
• 1\3 cup of flour
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Mango Salsa

• 1 mango, peeled and cubed
• 1\2 red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced with no seeds
• juice from 1 lemon
• a bunch of cilantro(2-3 tbls)
• Salt and pepper, for flavor

Recipe:

1. Combine the ingredients for the latkes in a mixing bowl. Mix until the spices blend.
2. Put a non-stick frying pan on a medium-high flame and add the oil until it shimmers.
3. Measure out a tbls of the mixture and place in hot pan, and flatten.
4. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Place on a paper towel when finished frying to absorb the extra oil.
5. For the Salsa: Combine ingredients for the salsa and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with sour cream too and Happy Chanukah!