Fried Pickle Latkes: A Tangy Twist on Hanukkah Tradition

## Pickle Power: Fried Pickle Latkes Bring a tangy Twist to Hanukkah

This Hanukkah, ditch the customary potato latkes and embrace a flavor explosion with fried pickle latkes. This innovative take on the classic holiday dish, created by food blogger Amy Kritzer Becker of “What Jew Wanna Eat,” is sure to be a hit at your celebration.

“Pickles and pickled foods are a staple in Jewish cooking,” says Becker, explaining the inspiration behind her creation. “so it made sense to combine my love for pickles with my love for latkes.”

Becker, who often enjoyed fried pickles dipped in ranch as a late-night snack, realized that latke batter would be the perfect crispy crust for a pickle slice. “The best latkes are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, and these have an extra crunch from the pickle slice,” she explains.

To ensure maximum crispiness, Becker recommends drying the pickles thoroughly and coating them in a bit of potato starch before frying. She also adds a touch of fried-pickle-inspired spices to the potato mixture for an extra flavor boost.

Ready to try it yourself? Head over to “What Jew Wanna Eat” for the full recipe and step-by-step instructions: [link to What Jew Wanna Eat recipe].

This Hanukkah, surprise your guests with a taste of something new and tangy. These fried pickle latkes are sure to become a new family favorite.

Pickle Power: an Interview About Fried Pickle Latkes

Rachel: Hey Maya, have you heard about this new Hanukkah food craze? Fried Pickle Latkes!

Maya: Fried pickle latkes? Wait, really? Like, actual dill pickles inside a latke? That sounds…interesting. Tell me more!

Rachel: Right? It sounds wild, but apparently this food blogger, Amy Kritzer Becker from “What Jew Wanna Eat” came up with the idea. she’s all about putting a fun twist on traditional Jewish recipes.

Maya: Wow, that’s pretty creative.Why pickles, though? I mean, latkes and applesauce are classic.

Rachel: Well, Becker says pickles are a big part of Jewish cooking already. They’re a staple. She just thought, why not latkes? Especially since she loves fried pickles as a snack!

Maya: That makes sense! But how do they taste? Are they tangy? Crispy?

Rachel: From what she says, they’re both! Apparently, she dries the pickle slices really well, then coats them in potato starch before frying. That way they get extra crispy. She also adds some pickle-inspired spices to the latke batter itself.

maya: That sounds amazing! I’d love to try them. Where can I find the recipe?

Rachel: She posted it on her blog, “What Jew Wanna Eat.” I’ll send you the link. You should definitely give them a try this Hanukkah!