Description
A cherished recipe for Classic Latkes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, infused with love and tradition, perfect for Hanukkah or any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes (Russets are ideal)
- 1 small onion
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying (Canola or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Grate the Potatoes and Onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Remove Excess Moisture by placing the mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
- Combine Ingredients in a mixing bowl, adding the drained mixture to the egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Latkes by dropping spoonfuls into the hot oil and flattening them slightly.
- Cook Until Golden on both sides, around 4-5 minutes total.
- Drain and Cool on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve Warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
Never overcrowd the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg