
Classic Potato Latkes
by Di-Anna Arias
Enjoy this recipe treat for the first night of Hanukkah
Course Side Dish
Servings 3 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes about 1 pound, scrubbed and cut into quarters lengthwise
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and cut into quarters
- 2 large eggs
- cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying Safflower is best
Instructions
- Using food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer mixture to a strainer and using a paper towel on your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Working quickly so mixture will not discolor, add the eggs, flour, salt, pepper and baking powder and mix until flour is absorbed.
- Heat a medium sized heavy-bottomed skillet over medium to high heat, and pour in about 1⁄4 inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot, drop a heaping tablespoon of batter into the hot pan.
- Use a spatula to shape into rounds. When the edges are brown and crispy, flip.
- Cook the second side until golden brown, about five minutes.
- Continue cooking latkes in batches, adding more oil as necessary.
- Transfer the latkes to a plate lined with a paper towel and sprinkle with kosher salt.
For Latke Eggs Benedict:
- Use 2 Tablespoons of Classic Potato Latke batter to add to the hot oil.
- Flatten latke in pan to make a 3 inch round.
- Add sliced smoked salmon and shaved artichoke heart.
- Top with a perfectly poached egg and Hollandaise sauce.
Notes
courtesy Di-Anna Arias, Don Strange of Texas
Keyword potato


