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Celebrating Hanukkah with POTATO LATKES + GIVEAWAY

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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
2 Yukon Gold potatoes
2 Idaho potatoes
2 eggs
matzo meal
salt
ground white pepper
oil for frying
onion

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornstarch is often cheaper.

1

Grate Yukon Gold and Idaho potatoes and place them in water to prevent oxidation.

2

Drain the grated potatoes, reserving the starch at the bottom of the bowl.

3

Pass half of the grated potatoes through a food processor with onion until blended.

4

Combine the blended mixture with the riced Yukon Gold potatoes.

5

Add 2 beaten eggs, matzo meal, ground white pepper, and salt to the potato mixture.

6

Mix everything together using hands until combined.

7

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

8

Scoop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.

9

Fry latkes until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

gratedmixedfried

Equipment Needed

food processorlarge skilletmixing bowlcolander

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

LatkesKartoffelpuffer

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