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Classic Potato Latkes
Serves 12
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Classic Potato Latkes
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Serves 12
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Directions
1
Shred one onion into a bowl lined with a towel.
2
Peel and shred 1 pound of russet potatoes (about 3 small potatoes).
3
Squeeze all the liquid out of the potatoes.
4
Add 1/4 cup of matzo meal or flour, a teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and one large egg to the potato mixture.
5
Heat oil in a pan until it bubbles, indicating it's ready for frying.
6
Gently place the latkes into the oil using a cookie scoop or the back of a wooden spoon.
7
Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
8
Sprinkle with a little bit of salt when they come out of the oil.
Ingredients
1 onion
1 lb russet potatoes
0.25 cup matzo meal or flour
1 tsp salt
black pepper
1 large egg
oil
Equipment
food processor
towel
wooden spoon
cookie scoop
pan
Tips
Use a neutral oil like vegetable, canola, or avocado for frying.
Do not overcrowd your pan when frying.
Sprinkle latkes with salt immediately after removing them from the oil.
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