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Leek and Potato Patties - Leek Patties

Name: Leek and Potato Patties - Leek Potato Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 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)

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Leek and Potato Patties aka 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 tenderly cooked till golden brown.

How to make veggie patties with leek and potato shallow fried — How to Make Patties with Leek and Potato

The three things that absolutely must be made in our home when leeks are in season are Leek and Potato Soup, Leek and Potato latkes 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

Small little bite-size cakes that my kids pop into their mouth like snacks. Yup, no one's 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.

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About these leek and potato patties

These do not take long to make and are the perfect side with any main course. In fact, I like to boil the potatoes ahead of time or the previous day and leave them in the fridge. Using a day old potatoes makes them easier to work with.

Leeks are from the onion family, but without the sharp pungent taste. Once cooked, it really shrinks down to 1/10 of its original volume. You can adjust the ratio of leeks to potato. If you like leeks, add more and they will be very tasty.

If you are making these for guests, you can form the patties up to two days ahead of time and leave them in the fridge. On the day of the event, you can pan-fry these hot and ready to go.

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 stockpot.
Potatoes - I always use potatoes, but if you prefer you can also use sweet potatoes.
Onion and garlic - I know leeks are from the onion and garlic family, and yet, believe it or not, onion and garlic do add a ton of flavor. And yes, do not skip on sautéing them first. I prefer the taste of sautéed onions and garlic over raw ones.
Bread Crumbs - These take any extra moisture from the leeks making sure they do not fall apart on you.
Parmesan - I KNOW not very traditional, but 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, if 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.

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. And yet, you can use more or less of either leeks or potatoes based on your preference. If you find that, when 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 also adjust the seasonings accordingly.

Useful tips and tools

A large mixing bowl works great to bring everything together.
Also, I like using a large fry pan and doing as much as I can in the first batch.
A fat spatula works great.
And a colander for draining excess moisture from the veggies.
Lastly, a clean chopping board and knife to cut all the veggies.

How to make leek and potato patties aka leek potato cakes (Save/Pin)

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, and 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 - form 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!

Frequently asked questions

I can't form the leek and patties with the mixture - what do I do?

If you chop the leeks too thick or have too many lumps in the potatoes it will be too bulky to shape them into patties. You can try roughly chopping thru them again. Alternatively, you can also give it a few pulses in the food processor.

Can I use the whole leek in this leek potato cakes?

I like to use the light green and a little of the dark green but not the very top thick green part. Chop them fine and cook them until cooked thru.

How can I add an egg to bind the leek and potato patties?

There is no need for egg in this recipe. In fact, the egg will make a soft consistency which will be hard to form into shapes. The mashed potato is a very good binder so you should have no issues with forming the patties.

What can I serve with these leek potato patties?

My kids eat these with ketchup. We often add them into our burger bread for sandwiches. I love using a side of sour cream or yogurt dip(try my yogurt dip shared with my carrot zucchini fritters)

Can I add other veggies to this leek potato patties

Absolutely, try Swiss chard, spinach, collard greens instead of leeks

What other patties can I make?

There is so many of our everyday fresh produce that works great with patties, fritter or cakes. Try my
Carrot Zucchini Patties
Tuna Potato Patties
Kidney Beans Swiss Chard Patties
Vegan Kidney Burgers
Leek Potato Patties
Tuna Patties
Potato Latkes or
Minced chicken Patties

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