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(Yields 27-30 latkes)

Ingredients

  • 32 oz shredded russet potatoes

Use entire bag + 1.5 cups

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup yellow onion grated
  • 1/2 tsp of black pepper
  • 1 3/4 kosher salt
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 matzoh meal
  • Vegetable oil

Optional (for toppings)

  • sour cream
  • apple sauce

Egg Substitute

  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed meal
  • 2.5 tbsp water
  • Mix and let sit for 5 minutes

Directions

  1. Mix egg and potato first
  2. Add remaining ingredients

Tips

  1. Cover counter/area with 2 layers of waxed paper taped to counter
  2. Use electric frying pan
  3. Vegetable oil should cover bottom of pan
  4. Heat oil to 375f (Use a popcorn kernel and when popped oil is ready)
  5. Use slotted spatula
  6. Use ice cream scoop (#30) to measure each latke (make level with scoop)
  7. Form by hand and flatten in pan
  8. 6 latkes per batch (12” frying pan)
  9. Cook 2 minutes per side
  10. Add oil every 3 batches (popcorn test each time)
  11. Drain oil by placing latkes on paper towel
  12. Then transfer to parchment paper
  13. Keep warm in oven at 250f

Potato Latkes