POTATO LATKES

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Provided by Mark Russ Federman

Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Hanukkah     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Pan-Fry     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 to 20 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pounds Idaho russet potatoes
1 medium onion
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (white and green parts)
1/4 cup potato flour or matzo meal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Sour cream, for serving
Applesauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a large strainer over a large bowl. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate some of the potatoes, followed by some of the onion, into the strainer. Repeat until all of the potatoes and onion are used up. (Alternating the potatoes and onion prevents the potatoes from discoloring.) Squeeze or press out as much of the liquid as possible. Allow the accumulated liquid to stand in another bowl for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour off the watery part but reserve the thick, starchy paste at the bottom.
  • Transfer the potato-onion mixture to a clean large bowl. Add the starchy paste, egg yolks, scallions, potato fl our or matzo meal, butter, salt, pepper, and baking powder and mix well. In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they hold stiff, shiny peaks. Fold the egg whites into the potato mixture.
  • Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, scoop 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the pan for each pancake. Flatten gently with a spatula. Fry until the pancakes are crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately or reheat in a 350°F oven for about 6 minutes. Serve with sour cream and applesauce.

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