Best Moms Potato Latkes Recipes

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POTATO LATKES I



Potato Latkes I image

A classic potato latke, you can't go wrong with these crispy hot cakes. Serve with applesauce, sour cream and chopped green onions! Happy Hanukkah!

Provided by Daisy

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
1 tablespoon grated onion
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
  • In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 619.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

MANDY PATINKIN'S MOM'S POTATO LATKES



Mandy Patinkin's Mom's Potato Latkes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large white potatoes
1 large onion
2 eggs (or 1/2 cup egg substitute)
2 egg whites
2/3 cup flour or matzo meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and onion. (If not using immediately, place in cold water.) Grate with the shredding blade of food processor.
  • Put grated potatoes in a large strainer and press out liquid. Pour cold water over the potatoes and press out liquid once more. Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add onions.
  • Beat eggs and egg whites until thick. Add to potatoes and onions. Add flour or matzo meal, baking powder, and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Heat oil in frying pan. When ready, drop batter by large soup spoonfuls to form oval shapes. Fry over moderate to high heat until brown on one side; turn to brown other side. Remove from frying pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with sour cream or applesauce.

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