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Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole Recipe

Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole Recipe

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Latkes with Ancho-Chile Salt and Watercress Guacamole

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large dried ancho chiles
1 3/4 tsp coarse kosher salt, divided
2 lb russet potatoes, peeled, diced
2 cups chopped white onions, divided
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 large egg
1 tbsp masa ( corn tortilla mix),** toasted , or plain all purpose flour
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 tbsp (or more) vegetable oil
fresh watercress sprigs

Directions:

Toast chiles in small skillet over medium heat until darker and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Cut in half with scissors. Stem, seed, and tear chiles; grind finely with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in spice mill.
Drape smooth kitchen towel over large bowl. Blend potatoes and 1 cup onions in processor until potatoes are very finely ground, scraping down bowl often. Scrape mixture into towel. Gather towel around tightly and squeeze out at least 1 cup liquid.
Scrape dry potato mixture from towel into another large bowl. Add cilantro, egg, masa, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 cup onions. Stir until mixture becomes moist and sticks together.
Heat 6 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. For each latke, drop 1 rounded tablespoonful potato mixture into skillet; flatten to 2 1/2-inch round. Fry latkes until golden brown, adding oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
Arrange 3 latkes on each plate; sprinkle with chile salt. Spoon Watercress Guacamole into center. Garnish with watercress sprigs.
* Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
** Also known as masa harina; available at many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1811.71 Kcal (7585 kJ)
Calories from fat	782.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	86.92g	134%
Cholesterol	186mg	62%
Sodium	2282.2mg	95%
Potassium	5561.35mg	118%
Total Carbs	225.95g	75%
Sugars	22.03g	88%
Dietary Fiber	25.27g	101%
Protein	37.68g	75%
Vitamin C	95.1mg	158%
Iron	10.7mg	59%
Calcium	280mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.66 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.32g	134%
Cholesterol	13.52mg	62%
Sodium	165.86mg	95%
Potassium	404.16mg	118%
Total Carbs	16.42g	75%
Sugars	1.6g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	101%
Protein	2.74g	75%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	158%
Iron	0.8mg	59%
Calcium	20.3mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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