Perfect Potato Pancakes (Latkes) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Crisp outside, moist inside, these delicious latkes are the real thing. Ingredients:
3 large potatoes, peeled (about 2 lbs.) |
1 small onion |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
2 tablespoons matzo meal |
1 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground pepper |
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus additional if needed |
applesauce (optional) |
sour cream (optional) |
Directions:
1. Grate potatoes on medium-fine grater into large bowl. Grate onion and mix with potatoes.
2. Carefully drain some of the liquid from potato m ixture. Stir in egg, matzoh meal, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat 1/2 cup shortening in large skillet over high heat until rippling.
4. 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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