Potato Latkes Recipe

Name: Potato Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 corn oil; 1 cup flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups matzo meal; 1/2 cup corn oil for frying; Applesauce; Sour cream

Servings: persons

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 corn oil
1 cup flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups matzo meal
1/2 cup corn oil for frying
Applesauce
Sour cream

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In a food processor, fine-grate potatoes (don't liquefy; leave some texture), and strain to eliminate excess liquid.
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Don't overdo it; just let the water drain out.
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Fine-grate onions, and mix in a large bowl with potatoes.
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(If you don't have a food processor, you can grind the potatoes and onions in a meat grinder.)
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Add eggs, baking powder, 3/4 cup corn oil (most of it cooks out), flour, salt, and pepper; mix well.
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Fold in matzo meal, making sure that everything is very well blended.
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Heat 1/2 cup corn oil in a deep skillet.
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Spoon batter (use a large kitchen spoon) into the pan to create pancakes about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Fry on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until underside is a deep golden brown, turn, and fry for another minute or two.
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Drain on paper towel.
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Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Potato Latkes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potato Latkes

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