How to Make Potato Latkes (Potato Pancakes), Hanukkah Recipe

matzo meal

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and lower in carbs.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more economical.

applesauce

🥗Healthier: fresh apple slices

💰Cheaper: canned apples

Fresh apple slices offer a crunchy alternative.

Grate Yukon Gold potatoes and Vidalia onions using a box grater.

Combine grated potatoes and onions in a bowl.

Drain off the liquid from the mixture to avoid mushy latkes.

Mix the drained mixture with baking powder, salt, eggs, and matzo meal until combined.

Heat oil to around 350°F in a large skillet.

Scoop the mixture into the hot oil and fry until the outside is brown and crispy, turning only once.

Prepare apples by chopping and peeling them, then add water to make a sauce.

Serve latkes with applesauce and optionally with sour cream or sugar.

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