The Perfect Latkes Recipe

Name: The Perfect Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 3 tbsp. Chopped chives; 2 tbsp. matzo meal or all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. grated onion; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 2 1/2 lb. baking potatoes; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; Applesauce and sour cream

Servings: persons

1 large egg
3 tbsp. Chopped chives
2 tbsp. matzo meal or all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. grated onion
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 1/2 lb. baking potatoes
1/2 c. vegetable oil
Applesauce and sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with paper towels.
2
In bowl, with fork, lightly beat egg.
3
Stir in chives, matzo meal, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4
In food processor with shredding disk, shred potatoes.
5
Place potatoes in colander in sink; squeeze out liquid.
6
Stir potatoes into egg mixture.
7
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
8
Drop potato mixture by scant 1/4 cups into oil to make 6 latkes.
9
Flatten each latke into 3-inch round.
10
Cook latkes 8 to 10 minutes or until both sides are browned and crisp, turning over once.
11
With slotted spatula, transfer to lined cookie sheet.
12
Keep warm.
13
Repeat, stirring mixture each time before frying and adding more oil for each batch.
14
Serve with applesauce and sour cream.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 3 tbsp. Chopped chives, 2 tbsp. matzo meal or all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp. grated onion, and more.

Yes, The Perfect 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.

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