- Prep Time:
- 5 min
- Inactive Prep Time:
- 0 min
- Cook Time:
- 20 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Serves:
- 2 dozen
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion, julienned
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons matzoh or all-purpose flour
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup applesauce
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces caviar
Directions
Using a hand grater or food processor, grate the potatoes. Wring
dry in a dish towel. Put into a mixing bowl, and toss with onion, eggs, baking powder, and flour. Mix well.
Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cover the bottom with 1/2-inch of oil. When the oil is hot, spoon 2
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tablespoons of the filling into individual cakes. Using the back of the spoon, flatten each pancake. Pan-fry
until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Fry the
cakes in batches and do not over crowd the pan.
To serve, place a dollop of the applesauce or sour cream and caviar in the center of each latke. Place the
latkes on a platter and serve warm.
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