Name: Asian Potato Latkes
Yield: Makes about 65 pancakes
Ingredients: 4 large all-purpose potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (about 1 small bunch); 1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped (1 ounce, about a 2-inch piece); 2 cups dry Italian breadcrumbs, plus additional, if needed; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Editor's note:
This recipe is adapted from chef Joseph Poon. He also shared some helpful cooking tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page.

To read more about Poon and Cantonese cuisine, click here.

In Hong Kong, the Cantonese have developed what are called Hong Kong-style coffeeshops, which serve Western foods with a Cantonese interpretation. In this easy fusion recipe, chef Poon offers a classic example of what might be found in one of these shops — a Western dish with the surprising flavors of cilantro and ginger.

Chef Joseph Poon shares his tips with Epicurious:

·A chef's secret for peeling the ginger: Scrape it with the edge of a teaspoon.

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