MAE MAE’S BEET LATKES from Mae Mae Cafe
Mae Mae Cafe, Great Performances’ own cafe, is famous for its use of beets. From beet chips to a delicious beet burger (which you can find on our catering menu), we’re not shy about our love for beets. These beet latkes bring together the best of beets and latkes.
1 medium tomato, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1 small red onion, diced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 tsp lemon verbena oil ¾ c vegan mayo 2 c matzoh meal ¼ c cornstarch 1 c shredded beets 1 c shredded Yukon gold potatoes (squeeze out excess liquid) 2 Tbsp grated white onion 1 Tbsp grated garlic
Mix vegan mayo with chives and lemon verbena oil. Cover and set aside. Combine tomato, cucumber, red onion, mint, cilantro, lime juice, and chopped lime zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine the grated beets, Yukon gold potatoes, onions, garlic, matzah meal, and cornstarch. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes. Heat Canola oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add walnut-sized balls of the mixture into the pan and flatten into disks with a spatula. Cook until crispy on first side then flip and crisp the other side. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
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