Making Aruk - Iraqi Vegetable Fried Patties - for Hanukkah

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Peel and grate 2 to 3 medium potatoes, 2 carrots, and 1 medium onion.

Sprinkle salt on the grated veggies and let them rest for 5 minutes to extract liquids.

Squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel.

Transfer the veggies to a bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of chicken consommé powder, and a handful of chopped parsley.

Add 3 eggs, mixing each one until fully incorporated. Check for consistency and add another egg if needed.

Heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in a wide frying pan on medium high.

Scoop a spoonful of the mixture and add to the pan, avoiding overcrowding.

Fry for 1 to 2 minutes and flip when golden brown.

Remove the aruk from the pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Serve with sour cream or hummus.

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