Leek Latkes

Ingredients

• 6 leeks
• 2 tbsp. olive oil for sautéeing, and more for frying
• 1 small onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, diced
• 4 shallots
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 bunch cilantro (Cuzbara in Israel), chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (if making it dairy)
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs or matzo meal, or enough to bind