Potato Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Traditional potato and onion pancakes, grated, drained, mixed with flour and egg, then shallow-fried until golden and crispy.

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories

413.9

kcal / serving

1655.4 kcal total

Carbs

48.7g

per serving

194.8 g total

Fat

22.1g

per serving

88.5 g total

Protein

6.8g

per serving

27.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

100

Apple Sauce

to serve

Dairy

piece

Free-Range Egg

beaten

100

Soured Cream

to serve

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

or fine matzoh meal

NutsSeeds

to taste

Salt

to taste

White Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

for frying; olive oil can be used

Vegetables

Old Or Baking Potatoes

peeled, soaked in cold water until needed

piece

Onion

peeled

Method

Finely grate the potatoes and onion together.

Squeeze out all moisture using a colander or a clean kitchen towel.

Combine the potatoes and onion with flour, egg, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a frying pan and add heaped tablespoons of the mixture.

Flatten each latke and fry over medium heat for five minutes per side.

Drain the golden-brown latkes on brown paper bags.

Serve the latkes hot with soured cream and apple sauce.