Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
Made from grated potatoes, onion, egg, and breadcrumbs, latkes are fried potato pancakes that are a traditional Hanukkah recipe. They should have a crispy exterior and a light, creamy inside. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Colander
- Bowl
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs potato* peeled and coarsely shredded on a box grater
- 1 onion* coarsely shredded on a box grater (or minced)
- 2 egg* beaten
- ½ cup green onions* finely chopped
- ¼ cup fine bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp butter melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tsp salt
- applesauce topping
- sour cream topping
- green onions* topping
Instructions
- In a colander set over a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the onion and squeeze out any water . Let the potatoes and onion drain for 2-3 minutes, then pour off the liquid in the bowl, leaving the starchy paste at the bottom
- Add the potatoes and onion to the bowl, along with all other ingredients except oil and mix well
- In a large skillet, heat an 1/8-inch layer of oil until shimmering. Spoon 1/4 cup mounds of the batter into the skillet about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with a spatula. Fry the latkes over high heat, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer latkes to a plate with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to skillet as needed
- Top with applesauce, green onions, or sour cream.
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Notes
Adapted from foodandwine.com
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1317mgPotassium: 1299mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg
