"These classic potato pancakes are super crispy on the outside but soft and moist on the inside. We use shredded potatoes for a traditional look, and a little bit of onion for that hint of sweetness...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds russet potatoes
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1 small yellow onion
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3 tablespoons matzo meal
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, for garnish
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Sour cream, for serving
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Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce, for serving
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3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces