Potato Latkes (Israel)
Ingredients :
· 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed thoroughly and peeled
· 1 small onion, peeled
· 1 egg, beaten
· 1/2 tsp. salt
· 1/4 tsp. black pepper
· 2.5 tbsp. flour
· vegetable oil for frying
· applesauce, powdered sugar, or sour cream and chopped parsley for topping (optional)
How To Make :
· Shred potatoes with a grater. Use your hands to squeeze as much liquid out of potatoes as possible and place them in a large mixing bowl.
· Grate onion into the same bowl. Add egg, salt, pepper, and flour to bowl and mix well.
· Pour oil about 1/4-inch deep in a wide skillet. Heat over medium heat.
· For each pancake, drop 2 or 3 tbsp. of potato mixture into hot oil. Use a spatula to flatten each one slightly. Fry latkes 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Carefully remove latkes from oil and drain on paper towels.* Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
· Serve warm. If desired, top with applesauce, powdered sugar, or sour cream and chopped parsley.
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 45 minutes Serves 4 to 6 (makes 20 to 30 latkes)