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Let's Make Latkes!

By Pam Tcath Schiff - MK Cranston/Kent Subscriber November 27, 2018
Recipe: Potato Latkes (Pancakes)


Ingredients:

  • 5 large potatoes, washed and shredded (I use 3 bags of the Simply Potato shredded potatoes--LOL)
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons matzoh meal (it is OK to omit this item)
  • 2 eggs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

  1. Put potatoes, onions, salt, pepper & matzoh meal in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl beat eggs, then add to potato bowl and mix well.
  3. Heat oil in frying pan, gently drop potato mixture in heated oil.
  4. Cook on each side 5-7 minutes depending on how crispy and well done you like them.
  5. Place on paper towel to drain.
  6. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.

(can substitute sweet potato if desired)