MARTHA'S FAVORITE POTATO PANCAKES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Martha's Favorite Potato Pancakes image

Martha shares her recipe for latkes, the potato pancakes that are traditionally prepared for Hanukkah dinners. Serve them warm from the oven with accompaniments like applesauce, sour cream, and caviar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large russet potatoes, peeled
1 small white onion, finely grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lager or ale
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Pink applesauce, for serving (optional)
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Caviar, such as Kaluga Imperial, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate potatoes in long shreds, using smooth strokes to run across the large holes of a grater into a large bowl of cold water. Set a sieve or colander over a second bowl and drain potatoes, reserving liquid.
  • Set liquid aside until starch sinks to bottom of bowl, about 10 minutes. Carefully pour liquid from bowl and discard, reserving milky residue (potato starch). Transfer potatoes to bowl with potato starch.
  • Add onion to the bowl, then stir in eggs, beer, flour, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. In a heavy skillet, heat 1/2 inch oil. Spoon 1/4 cup potato mixture per pancake into skillet. (Make a few at a time, being careful that they don't run into one another.)
  • Fry pancakes, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain and keep warm in oven while frying the rest. Serve warm with apple- sauce, sour cream, and caviar, if desired.

Muskan Saleem
[email protected]

Not bad for a first try!


MOSTAKIM
[email protected]

These are the best potato pancakes I've ever had! I love the crispy edges and the fluffy interior. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow.


Md Vivo
[email protected]

I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The pancakes were too greasy and didn't taste very good. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Olajire Bolanle Rofiat
[email protected]

These potato pancakes were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I loved the flavor of the potatoes and onions. I will definitely be making these again.