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Leek and Potato Patties aka Leek Potato cakes (Appetizers & Sides)

These Leek and potato patties make delicious appetizers or an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. This simple, easy and effortless recipe will have you making these in less than 20 minutes. Very traditionally made during Passover or Easter across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

Leek and Potato Patties / Leek Potato Cakes – leek potatoes

The three things that absolutely must be made in our home when leeks are in season are Leek and Potato soup, Leek and Potato Patties and Leek and Potato Fritters. These are by far the most appreciated and devoured in our home. Now I have already shared with you my recipe for Healthy Leek and Potato Soup which I hope you will try soon.  The fritters are another amazing creation similar to my Zucchini Fritter made with grated potatoes and leeks 

These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

Leek Potato Patties / Leek and Potato Cakes – leek patties

And these are my Leek and Potato Patties. Small little bite size cakes that my kids pop into their mouth like snacks. Yup, no ones complaining about the veggies in there anymore! Can you guess where I’m headed..! Yes, it’s a great place to sneak in some grated carrots, parsnips or… oh you get the point.

Now I will be honest and tell you that I am lucky when it comes to my kids eating their veggies. My kids do appreciate veggies. Yup, you must see them enjoy Broccoli.. !!

So I usually will tell them what’s in and if they happen to dislike something we leave it for the moment until we try again next time. That’s my way to approach it especially because kids taste buds are changing all the time so what they dislike today may just be a big fancy six months later.

These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

Leek and Potato Patties / Leek and Potato Cakes – leek patties

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes – (Save/Pin) 

  • Leeks – if you are not used to eating leeks they usually have a light taste of onion and garlic but much less pungent with an almost slight sweetness. We usually use only the white and light green parts for the soup but the dark green parts are edible and can be added to your soup broth or stock pot.
  • Potatoes – I always use potatoes but if you prefer you can use sweet potatoes too!
  • Onion and garlic – I know leeks are from the onion and garlic family and yet believe it or this onion and garlic does add ton of flavor. And yes do not skip on sauteing them first. I must prefer the taste of sauteed onions and garlic over raw in these bites.
  • Bread Crumbs – These do take any extra moisture from the leeks making sure they do not fall apart on you.
  • Parmesan – I KNOW not very traditional by I absolutely love that little zing and nutty flavor that Parmesan adds to this. Probably one of the reasons why Ziv goes around telling people his wife makes the best leek and potato patties. ha! Now you want to keep them kosher you may want to keep the Parmesan out.
  • Cilantro /Parsley – I think traditionally most people use parsley – but being Indian born I love the pungent flavor of cilantro over parsley so often I will switch parsley.
These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

Leek and Potato Patties / Leek Potato Cake

Ratio – Leek Potato Patties or Leek Patties (Save/Pin)

Below I have given you a 1:1 ratio of Leeks to potatoes – which is 2 cups cooked leeks and 2 cups cooked potatoes. But you can use more or less of either leeks or potatoes based on your preference. If you buy find that when you cooked the leeks it’s 3, not 2 cups – don’t worry – go ahead and add them in. The recipe is quite forgiving. Don’t forget to adjust seasonings accordingly too.

These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

Leek and Potato Patties / Leek Potato Cakes – leek patties

Recipe – Leek and Potato Patties aka Leek Potato Cakes (Save/Pin)

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These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown.

Leek and Potato Patties / Leek Potato Cakes/leek patties

Ingredients

  • Leek – 2 medium or 1 large (should be about 5 cups when cut / 2 cups when cooked)
  • Potatoes – 2 large – (about 2 cups when cut to small pieces)
  • Onion – 1/2 medium (about 1/2 cup chopped)
  • Garlic – 1 small clove – chopped
  • Salt 1 tsp or to taste
  • Large egg – 1 no (about 1/4 cup)
  • Nutmeg – 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin – 1/4 tsp
  • Pepper – 1/4 tsp
  • Breadcrumbs – 2 tbsp or more
  • Parmesan – 2 tbsp (optional)
  • Cilantro or parsley – 1/2 cup chopped
  • Canola or olive oil 4 tbsp for shallow frying

 Method: 

Clean & Chop Veggies

  • Split leek lengthways,
  • Wash under running water to get all the grit out,
  • Drain excess liquid and
  • Chop fairly thin
  • Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes.
  • Chop onion and garlic fairy thin

Cook Veggies

  • Leeks can be cooked in the microwave for 3 minutes then drain to remove excess liquid Or
  • Saute Onions and garlic in 1 tbsp oil then add leeks and saute for about 3 minutes until limp
  • Potatoes can be boiled in water for 3 minutes or in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes.

Assemble

  • In a bowl – mash cooked potatoes
  • combine cooked leeks, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir well to combine – then add remaining dry ingredients – Parmesan, nutmeg, bread crumbs, cumin, cilantro
  • Stir well to combine – taste for seasoning – if necessary add salt or pepper now.
  • Lastly, add beaten egg – combine well again
  • To make patties – foam a ball with your hands then flatten. Shape sides. You can also mold them into shapes like start or squares to get the kids excited.
  • Set aside – you can leave these in the fridge wrapped with cling wrap for about 2 days – until you are ready to serve

Cook the Patties

  • Add 2 tbsp oil to a saute pan – over medium-high heat.
  • Place the patties in hot oil and shallow fry
  • Cook on each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve hot!

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Leek and Potato Patties – Leek Potato Patties – leek potatoes

These Leek and potato patties are an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. These are very traditionally made during Passover or Easter Celebrations across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked till golden brown

Leek and Potato Patties - Leek Potato Cakes

These Leek and potato patties make delicious appetizers or an ideal side dish to accompany many meat dishes. This simple, easy and effortless recipe will have you making these in less than 20 minutes. Very traditionally made during Passover or Easter across the Middle East. Delicious moist and tender cooked until golden brown.

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Course Bruch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword Leek and Potato latkes, Leek Potato Patties
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 Patties
Calories 127 kcal
Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients - Choose (Metric or US Customary) below

  • 5 cups Leek chopped
  • 2 cups Potatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup Onion chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg large
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan optional
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro or parsley chopped
  • 4 tbsp Canola or olive oil for shallow frying

 

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Clean & Chop Veggies

  1. Split leek lengthways,
  2. Wash under running water to get all the grit out,
  3. Drain excess liquid and
  4. Chop fairly thin
  5. Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes.
  6. Chop onion and garlic fairy thin

Cook Veggies

  1. Leeks can be cooked in the microwave for 3 minutes then drain to remove excess liquid Or
  2. Saute Onions and garlic in 1 tbsp oil then add leeks and saute for about 3 minutes until limp
  3. Potatoes can be boiled in water for 3 minutes or in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes.

Assemble

  1. In a bowl - mash cooked potatoes
  2. combine cooked leeks, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir well to combine - then add remaining dry ingredients - Parmesan, nutmeg, bread crumbs, cumin, cilantro
  4. Stir well to combine - taste for seasoning - if necessary add salt or pepper now.
  5. Lastly, add beaten egg - combine well again
  6. To make patties - foam a ball with your hands then flatten. Shape sides. You can also mold them into shapes like start or squares to get the kids excited.
  7. Set aside - you can leave these in the fridge wrapped with cling wrap for about 2 days - until you are ready to serve

Cook the Patties

  1. Add 2 tbsp oil to a saute pan - over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the patties in hot oil and shallow fry
  3. Cook on each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Serve hot!

Recipe Video - full version (detailed)

Nutrition Facts
Leek and Potato Patties - Leek Potato Cakes
Amount Per Serving (83 g)
Calories 127 Calories from Fat 68
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Trans Fat 1.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 13.2g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 2.4g 5%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Oh these look so good! Like pure comfort food for me. My husband loves potatoes and leeks together so I’ve got to try these soon. I like that you can eat them as a side dish. Do you have a potato & leek soup recipe too? I’ll have to go look. Great post!

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  3. Oh! Your patties look so yummy!! The two main ingredients are so complimentary. And the seasonings you include are very inspirational. I can see why your kiddos love the patties. When my kids were young I did just like you. They just had to taste it and then I wouldn’t force them to eat the rest. That way they were agreeable about trying something new. And yes, what they didn’t like at one time they did later on. Now, this dish would have been a hit right away.

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    • Thanks Marisa. The kids sure love these. I don’t believe in forcing kids to eat anything. If they don’t like something healthy now I give them more options. Often when they have a choice they choose to eat what you give them lol at least my kids

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  5. I love these kind of patties! They are called Bubble and Squeak in England for some reason. I make mine with any kind of left over green vegetables but I love your variation of leeks (just like leek and potato soup as you said).

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  6. I am such a potato lover….so these are right up my alley. I could make a meal on these alone. Pile on the sour cream and I would be in heaven. Perfect side dish for brunch or dinner.

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  9. I love anything with leek as a star ingredient, but lack ideas sometimes. This is a winner for sure! Especially combined with potatoes? Yummm all around. Pinning, sharing, and bookmarking for sure 🙂

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  12. Omgosh these look so good! I’m always looking for recipes to utilize leek because I love them so much. And potatoes combined with leek or a winning combo for sure! Can’t wait to try these out…thanks for the recipe inspiration 🙂

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  14. I love hiding veggies in foods that my family loves too! These leek and potato cakes sound just delicious… I can’t wait to try them!

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  16. Veena these leek potato patties are PERFECT! This is an easy way to sneak more veggies into my kids daily meals. Leek is totally in season now so I’m going to make these very soon. Love the spices you used here. Looks delicious!

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  17. I’m a total sucker for leeks too! When I make potato leek soup I usually add WAY too many leeks and make it thick almost like mashed potatoes. These potato cakes are the perfect way to serve my dish in a new way to keep everyone happy! Thanks!

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  18. What a fantastic recipe, my little one is so fussy when it comes to trying new foods, it makes my day when she eats something she wouldn’t normally even look at. She hardly ever tries potatoes, but I think she might really like these patties, I must make her some, I am sure she will love them. Brilliant! Leek and potatoes are always a great combination.

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    • So happy to hear that Daniela. I know what you mean. I have the opposite problem. My Rhea is a fussy eater but she eats a lot of veggies. Her dietitian wants her to eat the high calorie stuff which she hates lol. So I have a hard time giving her ice creams and shakes.. no problem with veggies

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  19. These sound fabulous Veena!!! We are such Aloo Tikki fans and the combination with leeks looks yummm. I’ve tried making patties with so many things but this combination sounds perfect for spring/summer.

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  21. I so agree with sneaking in vegetables in patties. I am big fan of adding any and all veggies that I have in the refrigerator to make vegetable cutlets/patties and my kids gobble them up instantly. The potato and leeks combination is delicious!

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  23. Of all the rustic, comforting ingredients on the planet, leeks and potatoes are among my favourites. A while back, I made an Irish Colcannon using those ingredients, and the leftovers were fried up the next day into patty form, similar to this. Wish I had seen this recipe earlier, I could have used some of your seasoning inspiration. 🙂

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    • I know what you mean. I love anything leek and potato together. You left over fried up version sounds yum. Yeah I love adding a little extra flavor to potato – they absorb it so well. Thanks Byron

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  25. Oh your leek potato patties look exactly like our Pressknödel, which are smashed bread dumplings with cheese and seasoning. I can imagine serving those with some meat and a lovely sauce. Maybe a beef goulash. 🙂

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  29. I can imagine how delicious these are. I love potatoes and leeks together, but I’ve never had them in a pattie form. They look so good! Love that golden crust.

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