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Easy Potato Latkes Recipe

Easy Potato Latkes Recipe

Easy Potato Latkes (Potato Fritters)

A Latke is a Jewish cuisine usually made of  potatoes and cooked just like fritters/pancakes. It is a Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made of  other ingredients too, like cheese, onion and zucchini.

EASY POTATO LATKES RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • Ice water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper 
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Prepare to use a blender, place half of the potatoes
  2. Add enough ice water to cover. Cover and blend potatoes just until grated. 
  3. Drain grated potatoes with a strainer and transfer it in a mixing bowl. Do the same for the remaining potatoes. 
  4. Add eggs and onion in a blender and blend to combine. 
  5. Then add this mixture into the potatoes.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and flour.
  7. Heat oil in large skillet. Drop one tablespoon of potato mixture into hot oil for each pancake. 
  8. Fry until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Serve with applesauce, sugar or sour cream.

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