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Emeril's Special Latkes

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

OtherVegetarianEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
24
  • 2 0.5 lb baking potatoes, peeled
  • 1 each medium onion, julienned
  • 2 each eggs
  • 0.3 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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Using a hand grater or food processor, grate the potatoes.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, onions, eggs, baking powder, and flour. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with applesauce, sour cream, and a dollop of caviar.

Tags

potatoappetizerfriedemerilamericanJewishlatkesother