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Easy Potato Latkes

Just like Bubbe used to make! The perfect addition to any Hanukkah celebration.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 20 latkes
Calories 37 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound) scrubbed and cut lengthwise into quarters
  • 1 large onion (about 8 oz.) peeled and cut into quarters
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp coarse kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • peanut oil or canola oil for frying

Instructions
 

Easy Latkes

  • With a box grater, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as you can. You can also rinse and spin dry in a salad spinner!
  • Quickly transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder, and pepper and mix until the flour is completely absorbed.
  • In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, add about 1/4 inch of oil.
  • Heat oil or schmaltz over medium-high heat and drop some mixture into the pan, pressing to flatten it. Make the latkes in bathes. Your pan should sizzle if you’re looking for crispy latkes. When the edges are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is deep brown, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the rest of the batter..

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword hanukkah, jewish
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