Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large dried ancho chiles*
- 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, diced
- 2 cups chopped white onions, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Toast chiles in small skillet over medium heat until darker and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Cut in half with scissors. Stem, seed, and tear chiles; grind finely with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in spice mill.
- Drape smooth kitchen towel over large bowl. Blend potatoes and 1 cup onions in processor until potatoes are very finely ground, scraping down bowl often. Scrape mixture into towel. Gather towel around tightly and squeeze out at least 1 cup liquid.
- Scrape dry potato mixture from towel into another large bowl. Add cilantro, egg, masa, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 cup onions. Stir until mixture becomes moist and sticks together.
- Heat 6 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. For each latke, drop 1 rounded tablespoonful potato mixture into skillet; flatten to 2 1/2-inch round. Fry latkes until golden brown, adding oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 400 °F oven until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
- Arrange 3 latkes on each plate; sprinkle with chile salt. Spoon Watercress Guacamole into center. Garnish with watercress sprigs.
- Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
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Yes, this Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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