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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

Per Serving Total
Calories 413.9 kcals 1655.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.7 grams 194.8 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 6.8 grams 27.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
100
g
Apple Sauce
to serve
Dairy
1
piece
Free-Range Egg
beaten
100
ml
Soured Cream
to serve
GrainsCereals
25
g
Plain Flour
or fine matzoh meal
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
Salt
1
to taste
White Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
60
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying; olive oil can be used
Vegetables
1
kg
Old Or Baking Potatoes
peeled, soaked in cold water until needed
1
piece
Onion
peeled

Steps

  • 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.