Traditional Potato Latkes
3 pounds Idaho or russet
potatoes, peeled if desired
2 cups chopped yellow
or Spanish onion
3 large eggs
6 T. flour
1 t. or more salt, to taste
1/2 t. or more coarsely
ground pepper, to taste
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 cup (or more if need)
vegetable oil
Finely shred or grate potatoes in
food processor or by hand (do not
grind). Transfer to a colander drain,
pressing with a paper towel. Place the
potatoes in a large bowl and combine
Apple latkes could even be served as a
side dish on Rosh HaShana.
with remaining ingredients, except
oil. Stir well.
Heat half the oil in a large non-
stick skillet over medium-high heat
until hot. Drop 1 heaping table-
spoon of potato batter per latke into
hot oil and spread with a spoon to
an approximate 3-inch round.
Repeat with remaining latke mix-
ture, being careful not to crowd the
skillet. When the latke bottoms are
browned, turn over and brown the
other side. Be careful not to cook
on too high a heat or the outside
will brown but the inside will be
raw, or to cook on too low a heat or
the potatoes will soak up the oil.
When the latkes are finished, drain
well on layers of paper towel and
place on a paper towel lined baking
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Personalize your latkes to your
particular tastes and gourmet
desires.
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Caviar
Sun dried tomatoes
Roasted red peppers
Salsa
Guacamole
Sliced olives
Caramelized onions
Roasted garlic
Marinara sauce
sauteed r1 u sh rooms
Smoked salmon or lox
Balsamic vinegar
and extra-virgin olive oil
Aioli
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oat cheese
Ranch dressing
Sweet Latkes
Maple syrup
Toasted pecans
Whipped cream
Flavored syrups
Warm honey
Caramel sauce
Warm hot fudge
Fresh cut fruit
Sugared berries
Powdered sugar
Zabaglione
Ice cream or frozen yogurt
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