
Even if you don't celebrate Chanukah, these potato pancakes are universally delicious. Using a lifetime of latke-enjoying experience, I can personally vouch for the fact that they're the perfect balance of crispy and moist, with fantastic flavor and color. And don't forget the sour cream or applesauce! I served them with a cranberry applesauce that I'll be sharing soon.
Latkes
Adapted from Sarah, originally from Gourmet
Makes 18-20 latkes
Printable Recipe
1 medium onion
3 lb russet potatoes (about 6)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 c all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil, for frying
1. Grate onion and potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Place onion in a small bowl, and potatoes in a large bowl. Take handfuls of the grated potato and squeeze out excess moisture. Toss potatoes with onion, lemon juice, flour, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper. Add eggs, stir to coat.
2. Preheat oven to 200F. Heat 1/4 inch oil to 360F in a heavy skillet (or wait until a drop of water sizzles in the pan). Scoop 4-5 mounds of potato mixture into skillet (about 1/4 c each). Flatten slightly, and cook until golden brown, 2 1/2-3 min per side. Transfer to wire rack (NOT paper towel) over a baking sheet and keep warm in oven while making more latkes.
3. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt, and serve with sour cream or applesauce.
10 comments:
They do look fantastic! Although I don't celebrate it, I have strong memories of latkes - a friends mom brought a tonne to school in grade one, and I can remember so much about them to this day!
I think Santa is bringing me my first food processor for Christmas. These might have to be made as soon as the wrapping comes off! They look amazing!
Lemon juice is a nice addition. I've never tried it with. I'll try it next time I make them.
Mmm. I think I will make these soon. I think I might try your cranberry applesauce too
AMY!!! these latkes look so crispy and yummy! i am totally impressed--for those of us who have tried our hand at latkes, this is no easy feat! you are starting a wonderful tradition for your family~
Those latkes look perfect! I was planning to make latkes for my boyfiend until he informed me that he doesnt like potato pancakes! I do NOT get that at all!! I hope you enjoyed yours. I am drooling over the pic!
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I confess, I've never had a latke I loved. They're always fine, but never actually good to me. These, though, look divine!
I love latkes (or as I grew up callign them -- potato pancakes). I just made some the other day! I tried the Cook's Illustrated recipe and am hooked on it now... but this one sounds really interesting with the addition of lemon juice!
I love crispy latkes and these look very crispy. I see you shred it. I do too but my daughter wants me to use the other blade so they come out smoother. I don't want them smoother. I want crisp.
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