Kittencals Onion Pattieslatkes Recipes

KITTENCAL'S ONION PATTIES/LATKES

Steps:

• Chop the onions finely (I chop them about 1/4-inch) then place into a bowl.
• In another large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, seasoning salt, cayenne, garlic powder (if using) and a small amount of black pepper; mix to combine well.
• Add in the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined (the batter will be thick!).
• Add in the chopped onions and green onions and mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
• In a large non-stick frypan, heat a small amount of oil to medium-hot, adding in more oil as needed as the patties will absorb too much oil if you add in a large amount of oil at one time.
• Drop the batter from a tablespoon (no more than about a tablespoon!) into about 1/2-inch of hot oil (I slide the batter off using off another spoon).
• Flatten slightly with the spoon or spatula.
• Sprinkle with a little salt.
• Fry until crispy and brown on both sides.
• **NOTE** these tend to hold a bit of oil so drain well on paper towels.

POTATO LATKES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• For the caramelized onion sour cream: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Let cool.
• Mix together the onion mixture, sour cream, onion powder, a few turns of black pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the potato latkes: Meanwhile, using the shredding attachment on a food processor (or mandoline), shred the potatoes, onions and garlic. Line a colander with 2 layers of cheesecloth and set it over a bowl or in the sink. Add the shredded mixture to the cheesecloth and sprinkle with the kosher salt. Let sit for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Gather up the edges of the cheesecloth and use your hands to squeeze out any excess moisture.
• In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, eggs, a few turns of black pepper and the potato mixture. Stir in the scallions.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering; it's ready when a strand of potato added to the oil immediately starts to sizzle. Use a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop to add compact scoops of the mixture to the oil, spacing them out so as not to crowd the pan. Press the scoops down lightly with a spatula to get 1/2-inch-thick patties. Fry until golden brown on both sides, a few minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels and sprinkle with flaky or kosher salt. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed between batches.
• Sprinkle the caramelized onion sour cream with chopped scallions and serve with the warm latkes.

KITTY KISSES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Place the cat food and catnip into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth and looks a little like frosting. Spoon pureed cat food into a resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag.
• Squeeze 1/2 inch kisses onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.