Recipe courtesy of Linda Rohatiner
Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
5 large russet potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil, for frying
Sour cream, for serving
Applesauce, for serving
Directions
- Grate potatoes and onion into a bowl or pulse in food processor. Drain any excess liquid, then add the eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon the mixture into hot oil forming small pancakes. Cook until underside is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until other side is golden and potatoes are cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
