Classic Potato Latkes

Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Shred one onion into a bowl lined with a towel.
  2. 2Shred one onion into a bowl lined with a towel.
  3. 3Shred one onion into a bowl lined with a towel.
  4. 4Peel and shred 1 pound of russet potatoes (about 3 small potatoes).
  5. 5Peel and shred 1 pound of russet potatoes (about 3 small potatoes).
  6. 6Peel and shred 1 pound of russet potatoes (about 3 small potatoes).
  7. 7Squeeze all the liquid out of the potatoes.
  8. 8Squeeze all the liquid out of the potatoes.
  9. 9Squeeze all the liquid out of the potatoes.
  10. 10Add 1/4 cup of matzo meal or flour, a teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and one large egg to the potato mixture.
  11. 11Add 1/4 cup of matzo meal or flour, a teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and one large egg to the potato mixture.
  12. 12Add 1/4 cup of matzo meal or flour, a teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and one large egg to the potato mixture.
  13. 13Heat oil in a pan until it bubbles, indicating it's ready for frying.
  14. 14Heat oil in a pan until it bubbles, indicating it's ready for frying.
  15. 15Heat oil in a pan until it bubbles, indicating it's ready for frying.
  16. 16Gently place the latkes into the oil using a cookie scoop or the back of a wooden spoon.
  17. 17Gently place the latkes into the oil using a cookie scoop or the back of a wooden spoon.
  18. 18Gently place the latkes into the oil using a cookie scoop or the back of a wooden spoon.
  19. 19Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  20. 20Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  21. 21Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  22. 22Sprinkle with a little bit of salt when they come out of the oil.
  23. 23Sprinkle with a little bit of salt when they come out of the oil.
  24. 24Sprinkle with a little bit of salt when they come out of the oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 lb russet potatoes
  • 1 lb russet potatoes
  • 1 lb russet potatoes
  • 0.25 cup matzo meal or flour
  • 0.25 cup matzo meal or flour
  • 0.25 cup matzo meal or flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil

Equipment

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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.