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Latkes Recipe

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Yield
12 servings
Category
Potatoes
Course
Side Dishes
Occasions
Chanukah
Preparation Method
Fry
Sources
Yankee Magazine
December 16, 2022
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Latkes are shallow-fried pancakes made with grated potatoes, flour, and egg. Golden, crunchy, and satisfying, warm latkes are often enjoyed with sour cream or applesauce.

Although they can be made in advance, nothing compares to a fresh latkes still sizzling at the edges. We like to serve ours with our homemade applesauce.

Latkes are very popular during the festival of Hanukkah.

Ingredients
4 large russet (baking) potatoes
1 medium onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus extra for seasoning
Vegetable oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream or applesauce
Garnish: fresh chives
Instructions

Peel and grate potatoes and onion. Transfer to a sieve or kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water. In a large bowl, combine grated mixture, egg, baking powder, flour, and salt. Warm a thin layer of oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat. Drop batter into skillet one heaping spoonful at a time (but don’t crowd the pan). Flatten gently; don’t push potatoes too hard into oil. (Each latke should be about 2 inches wide.) Fry in batches, turning once, 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. Add a dollop of sour cream or applesauce, garnish with fresh chives, and serve immediately.

 

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Comments

Meg Larsen (not verified)

1 year 10 months ago

You don't offer a print option in your new format,

Thank you for your feedback.  Please see above we have restored the print button.  It is to the right of the social and email icons below the top photo.

Eric Aschendorf (not verified)

2 years 9 months ago

As a child I grew to love Latkes. We ate them all year with baked, sliced Apples & a touch of Honey. As I've aged, I discovered that the Apples & Honey serve an important service; they absorb or cover the effect of the oil in my digestive system (I no longer do well with fried foods). I still love them, now if I could just get my Wife to make them. She contends that if I want them, then I will have to make them except near Chanukah, it's her gift to me then.
Have a Happy Chanukah & a Merry Christmas & help everyone you can to find the Light of G_D, especially at this time of year!

alex (not verified)

4 years 11 months ago

thanks for all the great information you have provided for me it was really helpful! Now i know when i need to learn something about Hanukkah i can come to this website!!!