My mom could never make too many latkas (potato pancakes). There was always a fight for the last one. So the first time Saeid made me Kookoo Sib Zamini (potato pancakes) and it turned out to potato pancakes I could not have been happier. While my mom likes to add carrots and Saeid adds onion; I love fresh rosemary.
Potato Pancakes: with Fresh Rosemaryserves 2 as a meal or 4 as a starter
1 med large potato (med in the USA large everywhere else)
1 Tbs flour
1 med egg
1 tsp fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp of salt
pepper, hot pepper to taste
Oil to fry (2-3 TBS)
Grate the potato. Ring out any extra water in the grated potato. Mix the flour and egg with the potato. Add in the rosemary, salt, pepper and hot pepper.
Pour a layer of oil in the bottom of a med frying pan. Bring to a med heat. Shape the potato mix into pancakes with hands. Each pancake should use about 1/4 cup of the mix. Fry. Each side should be golden brown. It takes about 3min a side. Drain on a paper towel. Eat while hot or reheat on a low heat in the oven. Note don't rush the pancakes, the inside will be raw and the outside black!!!
There are lots of ways to dress these up (with cream cheese and smoked salmon, applesauce or ketchup). But make sure you save one for me!!!!
