XL Dill & Potato Latkes
Recipe by Arielle Nir
These potato pancakes make a statement with heaps of herbs, deeply crisp edges, and dollops of salmon caviar.
What You’ll Need:
2–3 russet potatoes, peeled & grated
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
3 eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 ounces salmon roe
Avocado oil or any neutral oil
What To Do:
Squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the grated potatoes and place the drained grated potatoes into a bowl. Add the scallions, dill, eggs, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add all of the latke mixture and use a spatula to smooth out the surface and edges, shaping the mixture into a disk. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
Place a large plate over the pan and carefully flip the latke onto the plate. Slide the
latke back into the pan, to cook the second side. Continue cooking until the latke is golden brown all over, about 8 to 10 more minutes. Slide the latke onto a serving plate.
Slice and garnish with sour cream and salmon roe.
About the Recipe
“I’m sharing my version of latkes, which is an extra large herb latke that’s inspired by Persian kuku sabzi. I’m using my go-to ingredients from @freshdirect to create this easy festive recipe. Happy Hanukkah!” —Arielle
Arielle Nir Mamiye is a classically trained chef, content creator, FreshDirect brand ambassador, and mother of two with a passion for sharing modern twists on traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. She worked in various restaurant kitchens after graduating from New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education, then found her calling as the Jewish Food Society’s culinary director, cooking and recording heirloom recipes in the kitchens of Jewish grandmas. Soon, she felt inspired to share her own family’s mix of Moroccan, Persian, and Israeli flavors—blended with her husband’s Egyptian and Syrian roots. Since sharing her first cooking video in 2023, Arielle has gained a collective following of nearly 250,000 on Instagram, Substack, TikTok, and YouTube. Her vibrant, casual-yet-impressive style attracts home cooks from all backgrounds.