It's Chanukah! Anyone making latkes?

parentologist
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:41:39 +0000

Last night, and probably multiple times throughout the week. They’re very easy to make. Here is my mom’s excellent and easy recipe: Makes about a dozen medium sized latkes.

-4 large russet potatoes, peeled, coarsely grated, and drain off as much potato water as you can.
-One medium onion, grated and leave in all the onion juice.
-2 beaten eggs

a bit of matzo meal (can use plain breadcrumbs or even flour if necessary)

peanut, canola, corn, safflower, or sunflower oil for frying

Combine grated, drained potatoes, onion and onion juice, 2 beaten eggs, and a bit of matzo meal to hold it all together. Spoon into hot oil and flatten, and fry until light golden brown both sides. Drain on paper towels and salt lightly with coarse ground salt (kosher salt). Serve immediately with unsweetened apple sauce and sour cream.