Emeril's Special Latkes

Name: Emeril's Special Latkes
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb baking potatoes, peeled; 1 each medium onion, julienned; 2 each eggs; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp matzah or all-purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup applesauce, for serving; 1 cup sour cream, for serving; 4 oz caviar, for serving

Crispy hand-grated potato latkes with julienned onion and baking powder for lightness, served with applesauce, sour cream, and a dollop of caviar.

Emeril's Special Latkes prepared as a finished dish

Cook: 30 min
Total: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Other
Protein: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

Original recipe

Shopping list for 24

Instructions

1
Using a hand grater or food processor, grate the potatoes.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, onions, eggs, baking powder, and flour. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cover bottom with 1/2 inch of oil. When oil is hot, spoon 2 tablespoons of filling per pancake.
4
Using the back of the spoon, flatten each pancake. Pan-fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Cook in batches without crowding.
5
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with applesauce, sour cream, and a dollop of caviar.

Ingredients

Servings

Original recipe

Shopping list for 24

Instructions

1
Using a hand grater or food processor, grate the potatoes.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, onions, eggs, baking powder, and flour. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cover bottom with 1/2 inch of oil. When oil is hot, spoon 2 tablespoons of filling per pancake.
4
Using the back of the spoon, flatten each pancake. Pan-fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Cook in batches without crowding.
5
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with applesauce, sour cream, and a dollop of caviar.