Latkes

Name: Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes; 1 medium onion; 1 unit egg (beaten); 2 tablespoons Matzo meal (cornmeal, or flour); 1 unit Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 unit applesauce (sour cream, and/or sugar)

are potato pancakes, commonly associated with the Jewish cultural tradition in the United States and Europe. They can be and are served any time, but traditionally form part of the menu during the celebration of Chanukah.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

potatoes
4 large
onion
1 medium
egg
beaten
1 unit
Matzo meal
cornmeal, or flour
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
1 unit
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
applesauce
sour cream, and/or sugar
1 unit

Method

Peel potatoes and onion and grate.

Mix potato and onion with egg, meal, and salt.

Heat oil in a 10" pan over medium heat until it is quite hot. Drop 1-2 tablespoons of the potato mixture onto the pan per pancake. Turn once to allow both sides to fry.

Serve with applesauce, sour cream, and/or sugar as a topping.

Latkes

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