Potato Latkes

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Potato Latkes
Yield: Makes about 18 latkes
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Ingredients:
2
large or 3 medium baking potatoes (about 1-3/4 pounds), peeled and shredded

1
large onion (8 ounces), shredded

2
eggs, beaten

1/4
cup matzo meal

3/4
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

2
tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Applesauce (optional)

Sour cream (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Combine potatoes and onion in large bowl. Add eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper; mix well.

2.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until hot. Drop potato mixture by level 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Use back of spatula to flatten potato mixture into 3-1/2-inch patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to ovenproof platter lined with paper towels.

3.
Keep warm in 200°F oven while preparing remaining latkes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream. Garnish as desired.





This recipe appears in: Jewish