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Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

OtherVegetarianEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled
  • 1 small onion, grated (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp matzo meal or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup peanut oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate potatoes and, if using, the onion. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

  2. 2

    Mix grated potato and onion with egg, flour, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat a thin layer of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into the skillet and flatten into patties.

  5. 5

    Fry about 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.