Sunchoke (Jerusalem Artichoke) Latkas

Ingredients

• 4 cups
• 2 cups Grated Potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Corn Starch (Or Potato Starch or Arrowroot)
• 1 cup Millet Flour
• 2 tablespoons Organic Apple sauce

Directions

Latkas- I think are fun to make- they are one of those foods that everyone seems to like.  Last year- roughly this time I discovered Sunchokes for the first time. I love love love them.  Their flavor I think is true to their name- think artichoke- but then they are starchy like potatoes. Yummm. I find they work well in almost any recipe that you would use potatoes.

Not only are they tasty- but they offer some pretty great health benefits. Sunchokes are  rich in Inulin-  which is a carbohydrate linked with good intestinal health. Plus they are high in Iron, Vitamin C, Phosphorus and Potassium.

So back to the latkas- I love them and I figured sunchokes might do fantastic as their base. According to my husband- I was right  These are Egg Free-  I recently discovered that along with Gluten and Dairy- that eggs and I just don’t do well together- so to your benefit everything from here on out will be egg free.

These latkas taste FANTASTIC with apple sauce. or.. if you feel like getting creative make some pear sauce! (I’ll be posting my recipe for this soon) My husband wasn’t as into the applesauce idea- and he ate his with ketchup- either dipping vice is a good choice!

1. Scrub and wash the Potatoes and Sunchokes. No need to peel the skins- leave them on! Grate them- I did this using my Cuisinart- but you could use a grater- or whatever kitchen equipment you find useful.
2. In a Bowl mix the grated potatoes, sunchokes and add the Lemon Juice and Salt. Stir in the Applesauce, Cornstarch and Millet Flour.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet and add a Tbs or two of Oil.
4. Using a Spoon place heaping spoonfuls of the latka mixture into the pan. Smush the latkas down into  thin pancakes and allow them to cook several minutes and then flip and cook on the other side. Cook until golden brown.
5. Drain excess oil on paper towels and Serve Warm

This recipe makes roughly 16 Latkas- this will vary depending on the size you choose to make each Pancake.

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