Fritas de prasa


Fritas de prasa, also known as Keftes de prasa and in Hebrew קציצות כרישה, are a traditional Sephardi Jewish and Israeli fried potato-leek pancake similar to a latke, that is traditionally served for Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays.

History

Fritas de prasa have been traditionally served by Sephardi Jews for the holidays of Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah since the time of the Spanish Inquisition and forced expulsion of Jews from Spain.

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