Latkes (Potato Pancakes) Recipe
Overview:
Enjoy a delightful morning with these crispy Latkes (Potato Pancakes) 🥔, a traditional European dish perfect for breakfast, especially during Hanukkah! This recipe yields approximately 10 servings and is prepared in under 60 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick and savory meal. With just the right blend of potatoes, eggs, and spices, these golden brown delights will surely become a family favorite. Serve them hot and crispy, topped with your choice of applesauce or sour cream for an authentic and satisfying experience.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 131.9 per serving
- Fat Content: 1.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 37.2mg
- Sodium Content: 273.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 26.7g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 4.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Pinch of Salt |
| 3 | tbsp All-Purpose Flour |
| 1/2 | cup Matzo Meal |
| 1 | tsp Baking Powder |
| – | Onion |
| – | Black Pepper |
| – | Paprika |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by washing and peeling the potatoes 🥔.
- Grate the potatoes using a grater or food processor. Optionally, you can grate them into a bowl of salted water to prevent discoloration. Remember to drain off all liquid and squeeze out the excess by hand.
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Mixing:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs 🥚 and combine them with the grated potatoes and other ingredients, excluding the oil.
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Heating Oil:
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
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Frying:
- Drop the potato mixture by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil, allowing space for each latke. Flatten them out using a pancake turner.
- Fry the latkes until they turn golden brown on both sides, approximately 3 minutes per side.
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Draining and Serving:
- Once fried, transfer the latkes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil.
- Serve the crispy latkes hot, topped with either applesauce or sour cream 🍎.
Recipe Notes:
- For extra flavor, consider adding finely chopped onions to the potato mixture before frying.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve that perfect golden crispiness.
- These latkes can be enjoyed as a standalone breakfast dish or served as a side alongside your favorite breakfast items.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them in a skillet for a crispy texture.
Enjoy the delightful crunch and savory goodness of these homemade Latkes (Potato Pancakes)! 🥞✨
