Turkish Leek Patties

Leeks originated in egypt and traveled to the Ottoman empire, becoming part of this traditional patty eaten by Jews on special holidays. It’s a variation on the eastern european Jews’ potato latke, which is traditionally eaten on Chanukah; the Sephardi Jews eat this as their Chanukah treat, since it, too, is fried in oil. Not much more than sautéed leeks (sautéing intensifies the flavor), potatoes and eggs create this deceptively delicious and addictive pancake. You must eat these when they