Baltic bites

POTATO LATKES WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE & SPINACH

SERVES 4

Potato-hash pancakes — or latkes in Yiddish — are known as a traditional part of Jewish cuisine. It’s not surprising, therefore, that they are also commonplace in Lithuanian cooking, since Lithuania (like many Eastern European countries) had a huge Jewish community prior to World War II. For hundreds of years, recipes, ingredients and techniques were shared in a way that makes tracing their origins impossible; luckily, it’s also unnecessary. Likewise, I find it unnecessary to peel the potatoes unless they are looking a bit worse for wear.

Some may find the kielbasa sausage a surprising addition here, given the Jewish name of this dish, but it’s delicious! You can, of course, use kosher sausage instead, if you prefer.

INGREDIENTS

• 50g smoked• 200g spinach leaves• Squeeze lemon juice• Salt & black pepper