2nd Ave Deli Potato Latkes

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Potato latkes are a classic fried potato pancake, normally served for Chanukah and other Jewish holidays. Recipe courtesy of Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 large onions (1 1/2 cups grated dont tamp down)
3 eggs, beaten
2 cup matzo meal
1 cup flour
3/4 cup corn oil
1/2 cup corn oil, for frying
2 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
applesauce, for serving
sour cream, for serving

Directions

In a food processor, fine-grate the potatoes (don’t liquefy; leave some texture), and strain to eliminate excess liquid. Don’t overdo it; just let the water drain out.
Fine-grate the onions, and mix in a large bowl with the potatoes. (If you don’t have a food processor, you can grind the potatoes and onions in a meat grinder.)
Add the eggs, baking powder, ¾ cup corn oil (most of it cooks out), flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Fold in the matzo meal, making sure that everything is very well blended.
Heat ½ cup corn oil in a deep skillet. Spoon the batter (use a large kitchen spoon) into the pan to create pancakes about 3½-inches in diameter. Fry on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the underside is a deep golden brown, turn, and fry another minute or two. Drain on a paper towel. Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream.