Latkes (Grated Potato Pancakes)
This is a traditional Jewish dish eaten at Hanukkah (Dec. 21 or Christmas). Serve these delicious crisp pancakes for breakfast or dinner. Often, they are eaten with sour cream or applesauce to sweeten them, but try them with a roast and gravy too.
6 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
1 onion, grated
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil or shortening for frying
Squeeze out as much liquid from the grated potatoes as you can and place in a mixing bowl; mix in the grated onion then add the eggs, flour and salt, mixing well.
Heat, over medium heat, enough oil in a heavy frying pan to cover the pancakes amply. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, spreading the batter to about 3-inches in diameter. Cook until crisp, puffed and golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels. Makes 6 servings.
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