Potato Latkes

These are some excellent traditional potato latkes. They are really simple to make, but frying them can take a while.

Servings
22 latkes feeds about 5-6 people
Prep time
15-20 min depending on how fast you peel and grate potatoes
Cook time
10-14 min per batch
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Potato Latkes

Ingredients

3 largeeggs
1/4 cupoil
1 mediumonion
1/4 teaspoonpepper
8 mediumpotatoes
1/2 teaspoonsalt

Directions

  1. Chop the onion and peel the potatoes.
  2. Grate the potatoes. This can be done easily with a food processor.
  3. Place the grated potatoes in a bowl with cold water. Let them soak for about 5 min. (This is a good time to do some dishes). Strain the grated potatoes well, use a towel if necessary.
  4. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
  5. In a large bowl mix the onion, potatoes, eggs, salt and pepper.
  6. Heat some oil in a frying pan or griddle. Spoon out fairly thin 4-inch diameter potato latkes. Press them flat with a fork. Cook on each side for about 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown. Add oil in between batches as necessary.

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