potato latkes
This recipe was prepared for our December 2013 meeting.
prep time
cook time
method
Pan Fry
yield
Makes 20
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 large onions (use 1 1/2 cups grated; don't tamp down)
- 3 - eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 cup flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups matzo meal
- 1/2 cup for frying grape oil
- - applesauce
- - sour cream
How To Make potato latkes
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, fine-grate potatoes (don't liquefy; leave some texture), and strain to eliminate excess liquid. Don't overdo it; just let the water drain out. Fine-grate onions, and mix in a large bowl with potatoes. (If you don't have a food processor you can grind the potatoes and onions in a meat grinder.)
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Step 2Add eggs, baking powder, 3/4 cup corn oil (most of it cooks out), flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Fold in matzo meal, making sure that everything is very well blended.
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Step 3Heat 1/2 cup corn oil in a deep skillet. Spoon batter (use a large kitchen spoon) into the pan to create pancakes about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Fry on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until underside is a deep golden brown turn, and fry for another minute or two. Drain on paper towel. Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream.
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