Asian Latkes with Nuts and Gingered Sour Cream
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INGREDIENTS 2-1/4 pounds potatoes 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons Wasabi powder 2 eggs, beaten Vegetable oil GINGERED SOUR CREAM 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot or 1 tablespoon powdered ginger Peel and grate the potatoes. Place in a colander and set over a large bowl; squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Stir together with the nuts, flour, Wasabi, and eggs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Form batter into silver dollar size patties and fry until golden brown on both sides; adding more oil and adjusting the heat as needed. Make Gingered Sour Cream by stirring together sour cream and ginger. Serve on the side with the latkes. Makes 4 servings