Schmaltz Latkes Recipe

Name: Schmaltz Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large russet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and quartered lengthwise; 1 shallot, peeled and halved lengthwise; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Schmaltz, for frying (see recipe); Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional); Applesauce, for serving (optional); Gribenes, for garnish (optional, see recipe)

Servings: persons

1 large russet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 shallot, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Schmaltz, for frying (see recipe)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Applesauce, for serving (optional)
Gribenes, for garnish (optional, see recipe)

1
Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate potato and shallot.
2
Transfer mixture to a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3
Working quickly, transfer mixture to a large bowl.
4
Toss in flour, egg, salt, baking powder and pepper until combined.
5
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high, then pour in about 1/4 inch of schmaltz.
6
Once schmaltz is hot, drop heaping 1/4 cup measures of batter into pan.
7
Use a spatula to flatten the drops into discs.
8
When edges of latkes are crispy, in 5 to 7 minutes, flip them.
9
Cook until second side is golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
10
If latkes get too brown before they are cooked through, lower the heat.
11
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
12
Repeat with remaining batter.
13
Serve latkes topped with sour cream and applesauce, if you like.
14
Garnish with gribenes if you have them.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large russet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and quartered lengthwise, 1 shallot, peeled and halved lengthwise, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Schmaltz 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.

Schmaltz Latkes

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