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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
5 pounds golden potatoes
2 pounds diced onions
5 eggs
1 and a half cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine black pepper
3 teaspoons sea salt
4 teaspoons garlic powder
sunflower oil
goose fat
lemon juice

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornstarch is often cheaper.

1

Dice the onions using a mandolin.

2

Grate the potatoes using a KitchenAid with a grating attachment, without peeling them.

3

Add lemon juice to the grated potatoes to prevent browning.

4

Mix the flour, pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.

5

Combine the grated potatoes and diced onions in a separate bowl.

6

In a blender, mix some of the potato mixture with eggs and a bit of the flour mixture until smooth.

7

Combine the blended mixture with the remaining potato and onion mixture.

8

Heat sunflower oil and goose fat in a frying pan.

9

Use a ladle to scoop the mixture into the pan, flattening it slightly.

10

Fry until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

gratedmixedfried

Equipment Needed

KitchenAidmandolinfrying panblenderladle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

LatkesKartoffelpuffer

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