Classic Potato Latkes

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

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