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Potato Pancakes

Cultural Context

Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a traditional dish in Jewish cuisine, particularly during Hanukkah. They symbolize the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days in the temple. Variations exist across cultures, with different spices and ingredients reflecting local tastes. These pancakes are often served with applesauce or sour cream, making them a beloved comfort food.

JewishILside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups grated potatoes
1 cup grated onions
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornstarch is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the potato pancake dough with grated potatoes and onions.

2

Fry the potato pancakes in a camping stove or hot plate with oil.

3

Spread little parts of the dough onto the hot surface to fry.

Cooking Techniques

gratedmixedfried

Equipment Needed

gratermixing bowlfrying panspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

LatkesKartoffelpuffer

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