Latke Reubens Recipes

LATKE REUBENS

Steps:

• Slaw:
• In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and a generous pinch of pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until well combined.
• Add the cabbage, apple, onion, celery, and dill to the dressing; toss thoroughly to combine. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Let the slaw stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
• Dressing:
• In a medium bowl, stir together all of the ingredients. Adjust the hot sauce to taste. The dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Latkes:
• Set a large strainer over a bowl. In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk, shred the potatoes and onion in batches. Add each batch to the strainer and let stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze dry. Pour off the liquid and rinse the bowl, then add the shredded potato mixture. Stir in the flour, eggs, dill, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Scrape the mixture back into the strainer and set it over the bowl again; let stand for another 5 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, spoon a scant 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil for each latke, pressing slightly to flatten. Fry over moderate heat, turning once, until the latkes are golden and crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Drain the latkes on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season well with salt.
• To assemble:
• Spread about 1 teaspoon of the dressing on each latke. Top with a folded slice of pastrami and a heaping tablespoon of the slaw. Garnish with dill and serve.

LATKE BURGER

Steps:

• For the raw apple beet slaw: Shred the apple and beets in a food processor fitted with the grater attachment and transfer to a medium bowl. Toss with the oil, dill, vinegar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate and let the flavors meld while you make the rest of the components.
• For the horseradish-pickle mustard: Combine the mustard, horseradish and pickle in a small bowl.
• For the latke bun: Peel the potatoes and onion and shred them in a food processor fitted with the grater attachment; transfer to a dish towel-lined strainer fitted over a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, and then squeeze the veggies using the towel to get out the excess moisture. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the matzo meal, egg and a pinch each of salt and pepper and use your hands to mix them together.
• Fill a large cast-iron skillet with 1/2 inch oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot but not smoking. Working in batches, scoop the potato mixture by 1/3-cupfuls and form a bun shape. Carefully add the latkes to the skillet, flattening each slightly with a spatula. Fry, turning the latkes once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Remove any loose bits of potato mixture from the oil in the pan between batches with a slotted spoon. You should have 12 bun halves.
• For the corned beef burger: Pulse the corned beef in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment until a coarse burger-like consistency. Add the egg and matzo meal and pulse just to combine. Form into 6 burger patties (about 1/4 cup each). Add enough oil to a large cast-iron skillet to coat the pan and heat over over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the burgers until the outsides are brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. The insides will still feel on the rare side, and that's ok...and delicious.
• To build Schmear 6 latke buns with applesauce. Top each with a corned-beef burger, then a pile of slaw. Schmear some horseradish-pickle mustard on the remaining 6 latkes, and place on top of the slaw. Cut your burger in half if you can't manage...it's a mouthful!

LATKE WITH CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the pickled cabbage and creme fraiche. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, corned beef, egg whites and the reserved flour mixture. Mix well to make a batter that is loose, but holds together well, adding a bit more flour if necessary.
• In a large skillet over medium-high, heat about 1/2 inch of oil until a shred of potato dropped into it sizzles immediately.
• Working in batches and using about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake, drop the batter into the oil, leaving several inches between the pancakes. Flatten the pancakes slightly with the back of a spatula. Fry, turning once, until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter lined with paper towels.
• Serve immediately with pickled cabbage creme fraiche. The pancakes also can be reheated on a baking sheet in a 400 F oven.