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Potato Latkes ( Pancakes) - Traditional Method or Food Processor

Here's how you make Potato Latkes ( Pancakes) - Traditional Method or Food Processor
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 potatoes (medium Russet Potatoes)
  • 1 onion (medium)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/8 cup flour (or matzoh meal)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Peel the potatoes; immerse them in cold water until ready to use.

  • Step 2: Grate the onions, using the larger holes, into a large bowl and set aside.

  • Step 3: Grate the potatoes using the small/medium holes into a colander; press the grated potatoes down to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

  • Step 4: Mix the grated potatoes with the onions then mix in the egg and flour. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Step 5: Heat, over medium-well, 1" oil in a heavy fry pan. When the oil is hot, drop 2-3 Tb of mix and flatten.

  • Step 6: Fry until golden and crisp on both sides.

  • Step 7: Drain on paper towels.

  • Step 8: May keep warm in a 200F oven.


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