Fritas de prasa

Fritas de prasa, also known as Keftes de prasa and in Hebrew קציצות כרישה (Ksisoth Krisha), are a traditional Sephardi Jewish and Israeli fried potato-leek pancake similar to a latke, that is traditionally served for Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays.[1]

Fritas de prasa
Fritas de prasa
Alternative namesKeftes de prasa, koftas de prasa, leek patties, potato-leek patties, Sephardi latkes
TypeSephardi Jewish cuisine, Israeli cuisine
Place of originProbably Spain
Region or stateIsrael, Sepharadi Jewish diaspora
Created bySephardi Jewish community of Spain and Portugal
Serving temperatureHot, traditionally served for Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah although it can be served all year
Main ingredientsLeeks, potatoes, egg, matzo meal, kosher salt, cooking oil

History

Fritas de prasa have been traditionally served by Sephardi Jews for the holidays of Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah since the time of the Spanish Inquisition and forced expulsion of Jews from Spain.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Zahav a World of Israeli Cooking". Hadassah Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. Marks, Gil. Olive Trees and Honey. HMH.


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