Fritas de prasa, also Keftes de prasa (Hebrew: קציצות כרישה, romanized: ktzizot krisha, lit. 'leek patties') are fried potato-leek pancakes common in Sephardi Jewish cuisine.
 Fritas de prasa | |
| Alternative names | Keftes de prasa, koftas de prasa, leek patties, potato-leek patties, Sephardi latkes |
|---|---|
| Type | fritters, patties |
| Course | Appetizer |
| Region or state | Possibly Spain; today popular in Israel and the Sephardic Jewish diaspora |
| Associated cuisine | Sephardi Jewish cuisine, Israeli cuisine |
| Created by | Sephardic Jews |
| Serving temperature | Hot, traditionally served for Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah, although it can be served all year |
| Main ingredients | Leeks, potatoes, egg, matzo meal, kosher salt, cooking oil |
Fritas de prasa are similar to a latke.[1] Fritas de prasa have been served by Sephardi Jews on Hanukkah, Passover and Rosh Hashanah since the time of the Spanish Inquisition and forced expulsion of Jews from Spain.[2]
