Corned Beef and Cabbage Latkes
A bite-sized twist on an Irish-American classic, these Corned Beef and Cabbage Latkes are simple to make and a crowd-pleasing seasonal appetizer. This is the quick, delicious route but feel free to use scratch-made components if you feel inspired! These are perfect for a St. Patrick's Day happy hour, washed down with a cold brewski.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Frozen latkes prepared
- 2 lbs Corned beef fully cooked
For the quick-pickled cabbage:
- 3 cups Green cabbage finely shredded
- 2 Tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Stone ground mustard
For the horseradish aioli:
- 6 Tablespoon Mayo
- 2 Tablespoon Horseradish or horseradish cream
- 1 teaspoon Stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- Black pepper to your heart's content
Instructions
Make the quick-pickled cabbage:
- Add shredded cabbage, vinegar, sugar, and mustard to a small sauce pan on medium heat. Simmer and stir until the cabbage becomes a bit translucent and is about half way to being kraut-like, about 5 minutes. Chill before assembling the latkes.
- *You can substitute your favorite sauerkraut for the slaw, if you like. Just know the end product will be on the saltier side.
For the horseradish aioli:
- Add the mayo, horseradish, mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper to a small bowl and stir until well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Latkes:
- Once all components are prepared, corned beef and latkes should still be warm, the cabbage and aioli chilled.
- Layer the components in a stack with the latke as the base: Latke, aioli, corned beef, and quick-pickled cabbage. Repeat until you have a platter of appetizer-sized bites. Plan on about 2-3 per person. They are hearty and so delicious your guests will be returning for seconds. Enjoy!
Notes
These appetizers are great for the American St. Patrick's Day holiday and can serve as a stand-alone dish for a casual gathering.
Each latke is 2-3 bites, can be messily eaten with your hands when in good company. Some folks may enjoy having a small plate and a fork and knife as they are more than a single bite.
For smaller bites, try swapping the latke with smaller, home-made versions of the potato pancake OR use tater tots. Go wild!
Does it need to be said that these can be served any time throughout the year? If you can find a good corned beef, that is.