Chanukah/Hanukkah ~ Latkes: Potato Pancakes w/Eggs & Onions

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Latkes: Potato Pancakes with Eggs and Onions

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Chanukah\Hanukkah Potatoes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes -- peeled

3 eggs -- beaten

OR 1 egg + 2 egg whites

1 white onion, grated OR very finely chopped

1/4 cup flour

OR toasted bread crumbs

OR cracker crumbs

salt and fresh milled pepper -- to taste

3 tablespoons clarified butter

OR vegetable oil

 

Peel the potatoes and coarsely grate them by hand or in a food processor. Put

them in a bowl of water as you work. When ready to cook, drain the potatoes and

wrap them in a towel to squeeze out the excess water. Return the potatoes to

the bowl and add the eggs, onion, flour, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste.

 

Preheat the oven to 200°F.

 

Film a heavy skillet with some of the butter and set it over medium-high heat.

When hot, drop in the batter by spoonfuls, and cook over medium heat until

browned, about 6 minutes. Repeat on the second side. Put the finished ones on

a plate and keep them in the oven until all are done.

 

Serve with sour cream and applesauce, or sour cream covered with a sprinkling of

snipped chives. For a special presentation, serve the latkes on a nest of

pungent salad greens.

 

 

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