Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole
Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toast chiles in small skillet over medium heat until darker and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToast 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.
** Also known as masa harina; available at many supermarkets and at Latin markets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.