Potato Latkes Recipe
You'll love this Potato Latkes Recipe that features crispy potato latkes with traditional toppings. It's a beloved side dish that's traditionally served during Hanukkah, Passover and special occasions!
Servings: 12
Calories: 226kcal
Equipment
- potato peeler
- box grater
- mixing bowl and spoon
- cheesecloth
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes grated
- 1 small onion grated
- 3 Tablespoons matzo meal ad
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- dash of black pepper
- 1 cup canola oil or chicken fat known as schmaltz ad
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and immediately place in ice water.
- Grate potatoes over a bowl of ice water using a box grater with medium holes.
- Grate onion or pulse in food processor.
- Put grated potatoes and onion in a thin dish towel and wring it into a large bowl. Squeeze the towel until there is very little liquid left in the potatoes.
- Dispose of the excess liquid in the bowl but leave the white potato starch on the bottom.
- Add grated potatoes and onions to the bowl with matzo meal, beaten egg, salt & pepper. Mix until blended.
- Heat a shallow amount of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until a small amount of flour sizzles when added to oil.
- Using a tablespoon, drop a heaping spoonful of batter into oil and press it down with the back of the spoon to make a flat pancake.
- Fry latkes until crispy and golden brown which takes about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain, then keep warm in a 170 degree oven until ready to serve.
- Serve with sour cream or applesauce and an extra sprinkle of kosher salt.
Notes
- Potatoes will turn grey or pink as soon as the air hits them. To avoid this, grate potatoes into a bowl of ice water and keep cold until time to drain.
- Squeeze the grated potatoes and onions in a kitchen cloth until there is no water left. Soggy potatoes make gummy latkes.
- Do not be tempted to pat the potatoes into cakes. Instead, drop them by the spoonful into hot grease and press them down with the back of a spoon to flatten.
- View the Google Web Story for Potato Latkes!
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg