Asian Mock Crab Red Potato Latkes

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These Asian Mock Crab Red Potato Latkes double as a classic Chanukah dish and a fish course! They are seasoned with a fusion of Asian inspired flavors and then topped with a rich Garlic-Ginger Tehina.
Serves 5

Asian Mock Crab Red Potato Latkes
Ingredients

• 1 lb. imitation crab, shredded by hand
• 1 lb. red potatoes, shredded
• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon Old Bay Spice
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup panko bread-crumbs
• Canola oil

Garlic-Ginger Tehina
Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup tahini paste
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon maple syrup
• Juice of 1⁄2 a lemon
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Mix all the ingredients together just until incorporated. Turn the stove onto medium-high.
2. Place a pan on the stove and fill with about a 1/2 inch oil. When hot (but not smoking), drop a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into the oil and flatten with a spatula.
3. Fry on one side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm with Garlic-Ginger Tehina.

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