Recipe courtesy of Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin's Mom's Potato Latkes
- Level: Easy
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 16 servings
- Calories
- 344
- Total Fat
- 25
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 27
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 20
- Sodium
- 204
Ingredients
6 large white potatoes
1 large onion
2 eggs (or 1/2 cup egg substitute)
2 egg whites
2/3 cup flour or matzo meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Peanut oil for frying
Directions
- Peel potatoes and onion. (If not using immediately, place in cold water.) Grate with the shredding blade of food processor.
- Put grated potatoes in a large strainer and press out liquid. Pour cold water over the potatoes and press out liquid once more. Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add onions.
- Beat eggs and egg whites until thick. Add to potatoes and onions. Add flour or matzo meal, baking powder, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Heat oil in frying pan. When ready, drop batter by large soup spoonfuls to form oval shapes. Fry over moderate to high heat until brown on one side; turn to brown other side. Remove from frying pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with sour cream or applesauce.