How to Make Cauliflower Pancakes for Hanukkah

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Cauliflower Pancakes

Blessings, games and festive foods celebrate the "Festival of Lights" which is Hanukkah. The event commemorates the rededication of the Temple following a successful revolt against the Seleucid Greeks. The victorious Jews needed to light the Temple in Jerusalem's menorah, but only had oil enough for one day. The supply lasted, miraculously, for 8 days. Jews throughout the world will begin the celebration as they light the Menorah or Hanukkiya at sundown December 11th.
The menorah is a nine-branch candelabrum. Eight candles are the same height and one placed in the center is taller, the Shamash or service candle is used to light the others. The menorah is placed where it can be seen by passers-by, usually in a window.
The miracle of the menorah was considered a sign from heaven that the Jews should celebrate a holiday to commemorate the restoration of Judaism. Traditional Hanukkah foods are cooked in oil, in remembrance of the oil that burned in the temple. The most widespread Hanukkah food is latkes, or potato pancakes.
Each Hanukkah table expresses rituals of family, culture and community. This variation uses cauliflower in place of potatoes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 cauliflower head
2-4 large eggs (depends on the size of the cauliflower head)
1 or 2 medium onions
1 or 2 cloves of garlic
1/2 - 1 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying

Step 1

Divide caulifower into florets and steamed until soft.
Mash steamed cauliflower (not all the way) add slightly beaten eggs, than add grated onion and garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2

Mix well and add flour, continue to mix. The batter shouldn't be too thick or watery.
Step 3

Drop by tablespoon in hot oil and fry until golden brown in color turning once. It's easy and delicious.

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dollsandart said

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on 10/5/2009 Thank you for your comments. Kale and potatoes sounds like a nice mix too!

riefderrico said

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on 10/5/2009 I have made a similar 'pancake' recipe with kale and potatoes on St. Patricks day. The kids absolutely loved them, will have to try with cauliflower!