PENNY'S LATKES (POTATO PANCAKES)
Penny's easy potato latke recipe is fantastic! The latkes fry to a perfect golden brown. They're crisp on the outside with a warm and soft center. Onions add a mild flavor that pairs well with the potatoes. We tried ours with sour cream and applesauce and enjoyed the sweet and savory flavor of both.
Provided by Penny Burdge
Categories Potatoes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Peel the potatoes and place them in a bowl full of ice water and 1 teaspoon cider vinegar.
- 2. Mince the onion. Put it into a fine sieve and using the back of a spoon or rubber spatula, press out as much onion juice as possible.
- 3. Grate the potatoes (I use a box grater) and return them to the ice water. Stir them up let sit 5 minutes. Pour off into a colander, let drain, and then place onto white towels. Roll up tightly and twist the towels to extract as much water as possible.
- 4. Beat the eggs well. Stir together the matzo meal or flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the grated potatoes and onion; mix well. Add the eggs and mix until all the potatoes are covered with egg.
- 5. Heat a large heavy skillet on medium heat for about 3 minutes, add about a quarter-inch of canola oil and continue heating until the oil is about 375 degrees. You can tell when the oil is hot enough by dropping a piece of potato into it. If it sizzles vigorously, it's ready.
- 6. Using a 2 tablespoon measure, drop a mound of potatoes into the hot oil and use the back of the measure to flatten to an even thickness. Fry until golden and the side up has lost its shiny, wet look. Turn and finish frying until done.
- 7. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel for a minute - serve as soon as possible.
- 8. Serve with applesauce and sour cream. Homemade applesauce is the best and it's easy to make. See my recipe.
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Khpalwak Zarkoon
[email protected]These latkes were a disaster. They fell apart in the pan and were completely inedible.
Life of heaven
[email protected]The latkes were bland and lacked flavor. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
sergio pelle
[email protected]These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time.
hyder channa
[email protected]I'm not Jewish, but I love latkes. They're a delicious and easy-to-make treat that I enjoy all year round.
Stewart Johnson
[email protected]These latkes are a delicious and festive way to celebrate Hanukkah. I love serving them with sour cream and applesauce.
Anthony Prato
[email protected]I've never made latkes before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the latkes turned out perfectly.
moon Anjum
[email protected]These latkes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I simply added an egg and some flour to the potatoes, and they were ready to fry.
itsme professor
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The latkes were light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing.
Okyere George
[email protected]These latkes were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I served them with sour cream and applesauce, and they were a huge hit at my Hanukkah party.
Crystal Hernandez
[email protected]I've tried many latke recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The combination of potato, onion, and egg is perfect, and the latkes are always crispy and delicious.
Nakalema Sylvia
[email protected]These latkes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like my grandma used to make. I added a bit of chopped onion and garlic to the batter for extra flavor, and they were a hit with my family.