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Molly's Crispy Giant Skillet Latke | Girl Meets Farm Season 8

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Latke

Cultural Context

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a traditional Jewish dish often enjoyed during Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days. Made primarily from grated potatoes and onions, they are typically fried until crispy and served with sour cream or applesauce. While they are deeply rooted in Eastern European Jewish culture, latkes have gained popularity worldwide, especially during the holiday season, with various adaptations and toppings.

JewishILside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 russet potatoes
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 cup matzo meal
1/2 lemon (zest and juice)
1/4 cup oil
creme fraiche
smoked salmon
medium boiled eggs

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can be a gluten-free alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute for binding.

1

Shred 2 russet potatoes and 1/2 yellow onion.

2

Add 1/2 cup of matzo meal to the shredded mixture.

3

Zest and juice 1/2 lemon and add it to the mixture.

4

Squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded potatoes.

5

Mix all ingredients together until combined.

6

Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7

Heat a skillet and add 1/4 cup of oil.

8

Carefully add the potato mixture to the center of the skillet and press it out evenly to the edges.

9

Fry until the latke is golden and crispy.

10

Top with dollops of creme fraiche, slices of smoked salmon, and medium boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggswheat

Also Known As

potato pancakelatkes

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