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Latkes (Potato Pancake)
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Ingredients
3
lb.
potatoes
2
eggs
1
tsp.
salt
3
tbs.
all-purpose flour or matzah meal
1/2
tsp.
baking powder
1
onion
minced
Black pepper
to taste
Paprika
to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate the potatoes with a grater or food
processor. Soak in cold water for 5 mins.
Drain off all liquid, and squeeze the excess liquid out
by hand. Beat the eggs and mix with the grated potatoes and other ingredients,
except the oil.
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium
high heat until very hot. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoons
into oil .
Use a pancake turner to flatten them
out. Fry to golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
Drain on paper towels. Serve topped with applesauce or sour cream.