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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 potatoes
1 egg
2 bunches green onions
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
3 tablespoons potato starch
chopped Italian parsley
dill
ginger
3 oz brown sugar
apples
lemon
sour cream
chives

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornstarch is often cheaper.

1

Peel the potatoes and shred two of them while slicing the other two.

2

Soak the shredded potatoes in water to prevent oxidation.

3

Add chopped Italian parsley and dill to the potato mixture.

4

Chop two bunches of green onions and add them to the mixture.

5

Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of potato starch to the mixture.

6

Mix until well combined and check for seasoning.

7

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the potato mixture, cooking slowly to avoid burning.

8

Cook until golden brown, flipping as necessary.

9

Prepare applesauce by poaching chopped apples with ginger, brown sugar, and lemon on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

10

Make chive sour cream by mixing sour cream with chopped chives, salt, and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

gratedmixedfried

Equipment Needed

slicersauté panmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

LatkesKartoffelpuffer

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