ASIAN LATKES WITH GINGERED CREAM

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4 potatoes (2 1/4 lbs)

1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews

1/4 cup flour

2 tablespoons wasabi powder

2 eggs, beaten

Vegetable oil

Gingered Cream (Follows)

 

Peel & grate the potatoes. Place in colander & set over large bowl,

squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Stir together with the nuts,

flour, wasabi & eggs.

 

Heat 1 tbsp oil in lg, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Form

batter into Silver dollar size patties & fry til golden brown on both

sides, adding more oil & adjusting the heat as needed.

 

GINGERED CREAM: Stir together 1/2 cup sour cream or soy cream & 2

tbsp. frsh chopped ginger or 1 tbsp powdered ginger.

If you use soy cream, add a dash of lemon juice.