Aruk - Iraqi Latkes

About

Iraqi-style latkes with lots of fresh herbs and green onions — a Friday or Saturday morning tradition in a Jewish Iraqi house. Serve with fresh vegetables, drizzle of tahini and Amba!

Ingredients

4 4 potatoes, grated

2 cups 2 cups fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint)

6 6 green onions, sliced

2 2 eggs

3 tbsp 3 tablespoons flour

1 tsp 1 teaspoon cumin

2 2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

3 tbsp 3 tablespoons oil for frying

Instructions

1. Grate potatoes and onions, squeeze out excess liquid.\n2. Mix with lots of fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint) and green onions.\n3. Add eggs, flour, cumin, and garlic.\n4. Season with salt and pepper.\n5. Form into patties and pan-fry in olive oil until golden on both sides.\n6. Serve with tahini and Amba sauce.