Parsnip Carrot And Potato Latkes

	These are delicious latkes. Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Servings: 16

Ingredients:

4 - 5 small parsnips (about 1 pound), peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
1 - 2 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
3 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
salt and ground pepper to taste
*freshly grated nutmeg is a nice addition
oil for frying - about 4 inches to fry in
Note: I prefer using peanut oil but use your favorite.

Directions:

Grate the parsnips, carrots and potato coarsely.
Add minced garlic.
Toss with flour.
Add beaten eggs, onion, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
Mix until evenly moistened.
Heat peanut oil in a deep frying pan until it is just smoking.
Gently drop batter by tablespoons into the hot oil and lightly flatten with the tines of a fork.
Fry over medium heat until brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towel.
Makes approximately 14 - 16 latkes.
Serve with a mixture of sour cream and finely chopped green/spring onion and apple sauce.