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Perfect Potato Pancakes (Latkes) Recipe

Perfect Potato Pancakes (Latkes) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 large potatoes, peeled (about 2 lbs.)
1 small onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp matzo meal
1 tsp salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup vegetable shortening , plus additional if needed
applesauce (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Grate potatoes on medium-fine grater into large bowl. Grate onion and mix with potatoes.
Carefully drain some of the liquid from potato m ixture. Stir in egg, matzoh meal, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1/2 cup shortening in large skillet over high heat until rippling.
For each pancake, spoon 1/4 cup potato mixture into skillet, flattening with back of spoon. Fry pancakes in single layer in batches, adding shortening if needed, until crisp and golden brown, 2-3 minutes each side. Serve pancakes immediately with applesauce and sour cream on the side, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.46 Kcal (1915 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.95g	41%
Cholesterol	60.85mg	20%
Sodium	724.68mg	30%
Potassium	807.07mg	17%
Total Carbs	48.6g	16%
Sugars	9.77g	39%
Dietary Fiber	7.37g	29%
Protein	6.56g	13%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	79.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.05 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.25g	41%
Cholesterol	20.89mg	20%
Sodium	248.8mg	30%
Potassium	277.08mg	17%
Total Carbs	16.69g	16%
Sugars	3.35g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.53g	29%
Protein	2.25g	13%
Vitamin C	2mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	76%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	27.3mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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