Fritas de prasa
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Alternative names | Keftes de prasa, koftas de prasa, leek patties, potato-leek patties, Sephardi latkes |
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Type | Sephardi Jewish cuisine, Israeli cuisine |
Place of origin | Probably Spain |
Region or state | Israel, Sepharadi Jewish diaspora |
Created by | Sephardi Jewish community of Spain and Portugal |
Serving temperature | Hot, traditionally served for Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah although it can be served all year |
Main ingredients | Leeks, potatoes, egg, matzo meal, kosher salt, cooking oil |
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]
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]
Overview[]
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See also[]
- Latkes
- Sfinj
- Bimuelos
- Keftes (Sephardic)
References[]
- ^ "Zahav a World of Israeli Cooking". Hadassah Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ Marks, Gil. Olive Trees and Honey. HMH.
Categories:
- Sephardi Jewish cuisine
- Israeli cuisine
- Hanukkah foods
- Fried foods
- Potato dishes
- Leek dishes
- Jewish cuisine stubs