POTATO LATKES

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are traditional for Hanukkah, especially served with applesauce!

Ingredients:

4 large potatoes (or about 3 lbs worth) 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp all-purpose flour or matzah meal 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional) a little minced onion (optional) a dash of fresh black pepper vegetable oil for frying

Wash and peel the potatoes.       Grate the potatoes with a grater or food processor Drain off liquid Beat the eggs and mix with the grated potatoes and other ingredients (except the oil!) Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Drop potato mixture by tablespoons into oil. Use a pancake turner to flatten them out. Fry to golden brown on both sides (should take 2 to 3 minutes per side) Don't try to fry more than three or four at a time. Drain on  paper towels. Serve with applesauce or sour cream. Return to HOME PAGE| Hanukkah Page