Brussels Sprouts Latkes

Brussels Sprouts Latkes

Where Christmas meets Hanukkah in the crispiest way possible.

Prep: 20 mins (includes shredding therapy) Cook: 25 mins Serves: 6 (or 4 latke enthusiasts)

Fun Fact: Brussels sprouts are named after Brussels, Belgium. They're basically tiny cabbages with a better PR team than their larger cousin.

Shredding Brussels sprouts
Forming the latkes
Frying the latkes

Ingredients

  • • 1 lb Brussels sprouts (shredded finer than your ex's reputation)
  • • 2 eggs (room temperature if you're fancy)
  • • 1/4 cup flour (any kind – we're breaking traditions here anyway)
  • • 1 onion, grated (more crying, sorry)
  • • Salt and pepper (your relationship's basic seasoning)
  • • Oil for frying (more than you think you'll need)
  • • 1 tsp baking powder (for that extra lift we all wish we had naturally)
  • • Garlic powder (because regular latkes are jealous of our flavor)

Instructions

1

Shred Brussels sprouts in food processor, or practice your knife skills for 20 minutes.

2

Mix with eggs, flour, onion, salt, and pepper. It should look like coleslaw's hip cousin.

3

Heat oil in a large skillet. Test with a drop of water – if it dances, you're ready to rock.

4

Drop spoonfuls of mixture into oil. Flatten like your pandemic sourdough dreams.

5

Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). No peeking! Resist the urge!

6

Drain on paper towels while pretending they're healthy because, you know, vegetables.

Finished crispy latkes

Serve With

  • 🍎 Applesauce (traditional)
  • 🥛 Sour cream (also traditional)
  • 🤝 Both (because you're a rebel)
  • 💬 Your best "fusion cuisine" defense speech

Storage Tips

  • ✨ Best eaten immediately (duh)
  • 🔥 Can be kept warm in 250°F oven for up to 30 minutes
  • 🤔 Leftovers can be reheated in oven, but who are we kidding, there won't be any

Pro Tips

  • ✨ Squeeze out as much moisture as you can (wet latkes = sad latkes)
  • ✨ Don't overcrowd the pan (they're like teenagers, they need their space)
  • ✨ Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even heating
  • ✨ Have ventilation ready – your smoke detector will thank you

Make-Ahead Tips

  • ⏰ Can shred Brussels sprouts day before
  • 🥣 Mixture can be made 2 hours ahead
  • ⚠️ Don't try to make actual latkes ahead – fresh or bust