*I got this recipe from Epicurious, but I have altered it a bit.
Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a typical dish served during Hanukkah. They are delicious and are usually served with applesauce. I personally like to eat them as is or with ketchup.
What you will need:
1 lb. potatoes (Russets work the best; I was told that mashed potatoes work as well)
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 3/4 c. olive oil (You can use vegetable or coconut oil as well; I added more as I went)
Optional: applesauce
How to make:
Preheat oven to 250*F.
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Peel potatoes.
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Coarsely grate potatoes. Chop onions.
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Transfer grated potatoes to large bowl of cold water.
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Soak potatoes for 1 to 2 minutes (I did 2) after the last batch is added.
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Drain.
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Spread potatoes and onion on towel and roll-up like a jellyroll.
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Wring out to remove as much liquid as possible.
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Transfer potato mixture to bowl and add eggs and salt.
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Heat your choice of oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Stovetop should be set at moderately high.
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Cook in batches of 3; spoon small lump of mixture into pan.
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Spread mixture into small rounds with fork.
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Reduce heat to moderate and cook pancakes until golden brown on both sides.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt. (I seasoned the first batch only.)
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To keep warm, place pancakes in oven on wire rack placed in a shallow baking pan.
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Enjoy!
I know that this looked like a daunting task, but trust me it wasn’t. This is a very easy recipe to make. Let me know if you make these and tag me in your pictures on Twitter and Instagram, @Mindofa20S and @Mindofa20Something.
Jess
xx
P.S. If you want to make the process faster, you can skip ahead to step 9 (don’t forget to chop the onion though) if you decide to use mashed potatoes.
