Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrot, shredded (250 mL)
  • 1 cup celery root, shredded (250 mL)
  • 1 cup parsnip, shredded (250 mL)
  • 12 cup leek, shredded (125 mL)
  • 1 cup beet, rinsed and drained and shredded (250 mL)
  • 2 cups idaho potatoes (500 mL) or 2 cups russet potatoes, shredded (500 mL)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 12 cup matzo meal (125 g)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt (5 mL) or 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 mL)
  • 12 teaspoon coarsely grated black pepper (2 mL)
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine carrots, celery root, parsnip, leek and beets.
  • Reserve.
  • In a food processor fitted with the steel S blade, pulse-process potatoes for 30 seconds.
  • Add to shredded vegetables.
  • Add eggs, matzoh meal, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Heat a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until a bit of mixture sizzles when dropped inches.
  • Form mixture into pancakes: use an ice-cream scoop, then flatten with spatula in pan.
  • Let cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden on one side.
  • Flip and cook 6-8 minutes more until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve.