Recipe for cooking potato latkes
Jewish and Eastern European Recipes :: Jewish and Eastern European Potato and Noodle Dishes
4 baking potatoes, peeled, quartered
1 large onion, quartered
2 large eggs
1/4 c. matzo meal or flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Canola (or other vegetable) oil (for frying)
Applesauce for topping (optional)
In a food processor, finely chop the potatoes and onion. Add eggs, matzo meal or flour, salt and pepper. Process until potatoes are very finely chopped (the mixture will look like bottled horseradish).
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over med. high heat until hot but not smoking. Drop heaping Tbsp.ful of the potato mixture into the oil. Cook for 6 to 7 mins., turning once, until the pancakes are golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve right away or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven.
