Wannabe Latkes

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a classic Hanukkah food. They are typically made with egg as a binder, though I've found recipes online that call for Ener-G Egg Replacer and I've also made them using applesauce as the binder. I first made these at my parents' house last week when I was trying to make something creative, and they ended up (to my surprise) tasting exactly like latkes, despite the lack of potato. They're easy to make and very flavorful.

Wannabe Latkes (makes 10)

1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 red onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
A few good grinds of pepper
2 slices bread (I like Food For Life's Ezekial 4:9 bread)
1/4 cup warm water, divided
1 1/2 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer
Canola oil

Toast the bread on a medium setting, like this. Then, tear it into pieces small enough to fit in your food processor.

In a small bowl combine the egg replacer with 2 Tbls of the water to make the "egg." Combine all of the ingredients (except for the oil) in a food processor and blend until it is as smooth as you can get it. It will still be fairly coarse and you may have to scrape the bowl a few times.

Heat a generous amount of canola oil in a large frying pan. Form the mixture into patties slightly smaller than your palm and fry a few minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Latkes are traditionally served with either applesauce or sour cream, but top these however you like.