Potato Latkes
Have a Happy Hanukkah holiday with crispy delightful potato latkes and a dish of Greek yogurt or sour cream on the side. We have loved these in the hallowed place of French fries with fish in a beer batter, but of course, frites are forever! These are actually just another form of fritter and can be made quickly and easily when you guest list expands. You may also add little green onion, chopped fine, or a pinch of turmeric or curry powder to liven up the latkes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes peeled and grated
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped fine
- ½ cup flour
- 1 scant teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
For the sauté pan
- ¼ extra virgin olive oil
Method
In a large bowl combine the potatoes and onions and allow the mixture to drain, either in a sieve or on paper towels until there is no extra liquid.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until you see the surface tremble, then drop the latke mixture in large tablespoons, pressing each to flatten. When the edges are crisp, turn the fritter over to brown and crisp on the other side.
Serve with sour cream or yogurt on the side, but they are perfect all by their lonesomes.
