Latkes, the standard potato pancake for Hanukkah, could be a chore to make. For those who hand-grate potatoes, you threat scraping your knuckles. For those who use a meals processor, they may flip to mush in case you’re not diligent — after which the crying from uncooked onions. It’s a labor of affection. If this isn’t for you, then Mamaleh’s Delicatessen in Cambridge and Brookline may also help. The shops begin providing their Hanukkah menu on Sunday, Nov. 28. The checklist features a Fry At Residence Latke Combine, a ready-made quart of shredded potato, egg, onion, and salt able to fry. Some white vinegar is added to assist cut back oxidation, however the mix will nonetheless flip barely brown, however that’s OK. The quart makes a couple of dozen latkes ($15). Fry them in oil as ordinary. Your kitchen can have that acquainted odor of grease for days, so nobody will know you got a ready-made combine this 12 months. Within the spirit of the vacations, Mamaleh’s is working with Challenge Bread. The shops will make a donation to the charity for each bakery merchandise bought — muffins, tahini cookies, assorted pies, chocolate cake, and extra — that’s baked with Flourish, a excessive fiber, low-carb all-purpose wheat flour. One Kendall Sq., 15 Hampshire St. and 1659 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-958-3354 for each. Order on-line at mamalehs.com.
ANN TRIEGER KURLAND
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