New Beginnings at Asif
What’s New at Asif and Our Favorite Hanukkah Recipes From Around the World
Hanukkah
Cauliflower Latkes
“During Hanukkah two years ago, we spontaneously decided to make a latkes version [sans meat] of the cherished fritters. Try them this coming Hanukkah — they’re great!”
Frittole Dolci – Italian Cinnamon and Raisin Doughnuts
Italian fritters called frittole, usually served during Hanukkah
Sfinj With Rosewater Pastry Cream
Nir Messika pairs these sfinj with pastry cream flavored with rosewater, making these Moroccan doughnuts even more festive.
Zalabia With Honey and Orange Blossom Syrup
Nir Mesika’s grandmother Rubi learned to make these small doughnuts from her Muslim neighbors in Egypt. Nir finishes them with honey.
Milanese Latkes
Lorenza Pintar’s family serves these latkes with a creamy sour Italian cheese called stracchino.
Russian “Latkes” – Smoked White Sturgeon and Potato Cakes with Horseradish Sour Cream
New York City-based chef Sasha Shor balances potato cubes with chunks of smoked white sturgeon in this recipe for decadent “Russian Latkes.”
Adam Zolot’s Latkes
In the winters, Adam Zolot used to call the corner of the Jersey shore where he grew up “Hanukkah Heights.” There were always latkes.
Latkes with Short Ribs
Elizaveta Vigonskaia, who recalls times when there was little or no food, now celebrates Hanukkah with these decade latkes.
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Latkes
White potatoes are swapped out for their sweeter counterparts in this updated latke recipe with a healthy twist.