Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
6-7 medium raw potatoes (6 cups shredded)
1 small onion (1/2 -3/4 cup shredded)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
3 eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
3 cups applesauce (see below)
1 cup real sour cream (non or low-fat)
Peel and shred potatoes. To reduce browning, place in a colander or strainer and rinse with cold water. Allow potatoes to drain well; squeeze out excess liquid. Shred or finely grate onion. Stir together baking powder, flour, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over grated potatoes and onions and mix well. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Over low to medium heat, heat griddle or frying pan. Add 1-2 tablespoons oil to pan. Measure a generous 1/4 cup potato mixture, place on hot griddle; flatten into approximately 3-4 inch pancake with back of cup or spoon. Fry until golden brown on outside. Turn potato pancake only once, brown opposite side. Reduce heat as needed to create brown exterior while allowing potatoes inside to cook completely. Continue to add oil to pan as remaining pancakes are fried. Serve hot with sour cream, applesauce or gravy. Chunky Applesauce: Peel, core and quarter 4 large tart apples. Place apples in medium sauce pan; add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, stir occasionally to break up apples. Serve warm or cold. Notes: For nutrition analysis go to www.dairycouncilutnv.org
Traditional Latkes are often served at Hanukah, but are delicious any time of the year. Serves 8
Frying contributes to fat grams in this recipe. To reduce recipe to approximately 6 grams fat, spray non-stick pan with non-stick spray. Traditionally Latkes are fried crisp in oil. Eliminating oil will change texture and symbolism behind Latkes.
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