Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Fried Potato Cakes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 8m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 33m
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

644
Calories
43g
Fat
151mg
Cholesterol
315mg
Sodium
55g
Carbohydrate
11g
Protein
Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Recipe Description

Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes are a dish enjoyed by everyone and most commonly and traditionally made by Jewish people on a holiday named Hanukkah where the custom is to eat greasy, fried foods.

Imagine that, having an obligation to eat fatty foods made from crispy potatoes and onions. The crispier the better and I’m sure every Jewish person will claim theirs are the best, which may be true but ours is top!

To make Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare plate

    Step 1 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Line a plate with kitchen paper towel and set aside.

  2. 2

    Pulse potatoes and onions

    3 min
    Step 2 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato LatkesStep 2 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Place peeled potatoes and onions in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

  3. 3

    Drain

    2 min
    Step 3 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Drain excess liquid well. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare mixture

    1 min
    Step 4 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Add beaten eggs, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Add flour

    2 min
    Step 5 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Add enough flour for mixture to come together.

  6. 6

    Cook latkes

    25 min
    Step 6 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato LatkesStep 6 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato LatkesStep 6 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    In a large saucepan, add and heat 1-inch oil and carefully drop ¼ cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly to form a pancake shape and fry for a few minutes until golden brown and cooked through the center. Transfer to the prepared plate to drain excess oil. Work in batches using remaining mixture.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Serve immediately with sour cream or applesauce and honey!

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Ruth Harris

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