POTATO LATKES
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 1h
Yield 28 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate the onion on the side of a box grater with the largest holes until you have 1/3 cup. Place in a large bowl and reserve the rest of the onion for another use.
- Shred the potatoes in a food processor fitted with a grating disc with medium-sized holes. Remove and discard any large chunks. Immediately and thoroughly toss with the onion.
- Line a smaller bowl with cheesecloth and fill with the potato-onion mixture. Twist into a ball and wring out as much of the liquid as possible, reserving the liquid. Let the extracted liquid sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the starch to settle, then pour off the liquid so that only the starch remains.
- Whisk the egg into the starch and set aside.
- Add the schmaltz to a cast-iron skillet to measure 1/8 inch deep and heat over medium until shimmering. (Don't let it get over 375 degrees F; that's its smoke point.)
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add the instant mashed potatoes, salt and pepper and combine using your hands. Stir in the egg mixture.
- Drop a mounded tablespoon's worth of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten firmly with the back of a spatula. Fry in batches of 4 until browned, flipping only once, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then remove to a rack set over a pan lined with paper towels. Season immediately with additional salt. Continue to add fat in between batches to maintain 1/8-inch depth.
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Adenekun Ifeoluwa
adenekunifeoluwa@hotmail.frThese latkes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time. Otherwise, they were very tasty and I liked the addition of the onions.
Ishaq Ahmed
a.i78@gmail.comI've made these latkes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that they can be served with a variety of toppings, so everyone can find something they like.
lillian ruhling
lillianruhling@gmail.comThese latkes were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with sour cream and applesauce and they were a huge hit with my family.
Crystal Smith
csmith29@hotmail.frI made these latkes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
jecinta Wilmwa
jecinta-w@hotmail.frThese latkes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more seasonings next time.
Haron Rajaoui
h-r@gmail.comI've never made latkes before, but these were so easy to follow and turned out amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Cameron Leukes
c.l@gmail.comThese latkes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to shred the potatoes and onions, which made the process even faster. I served them with sour cream and applesauce and they were delicious.
Zahidhussain Zahidhussain
zahidhussain59@hotmail.comI made these latkes for Hanukkah and they were a huge success! They were crispy, flavorful, and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Kristi Everett
kristi@yahoo.comThese latkes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time. Otherwise, they were very tasty and I liked the addition of the onions.
Tydarrious Williams
williams@yahoo.comI've made these latkes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that they can be served with a variety of toppings, so everyone can find something they like.
Patience Klevor
klevor-p@hotmail.comThese latkes were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with sour cream and applesauce and they were a huge hit with my family.
Ola Dele
o-dele94@gmail.comI made these latkes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
Beverly James
b-j68@hotmail.comThese latkes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more seasonings next time.
Jennifer Cooper
jennifer_cooper79@yahoo.comI've never made latkes before, but these were so easy to follow and turned out amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Avuyile Melamane
avuyile-melamane26@yahoo.comThese latkes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to shred the potatoes and onions, which made the process even faster. I served them with sour cream and applesauce and they were delicious.
Shipon Vai 001
001@gmail.comI made these latkes for Hanukkah and they were a huge success! They were crispy, flavorful, and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.
mik thomas
mik.t@gmail.comThese latkes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time. Otherwise, they were very tasty and I liked the addition of the onions.
Lorrie-Anne Botha
lb@yahoo.comI've made these latkes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that they can be served with a variety of toppings, so everyone can find something they like.
Nomiikhan King
nk@hotmail.co.ukThese latkes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with sour cream and applesauce and they were a huge hit with my family.