Latkes

A Latke is a classic dish, essentially a pancake or fritter made primarily from potatoes. While potatoes are the traditional base ingredient, Latkes can also incorporate various other elements like cheese, onion, and zucchini to add flavor and variety. These alternative ingredients provide delicious alternatives for those looking to explore different tastes and textures while still enjoying the cherished tradition of Latkes during the (Jewish) Hanukkah festivities.
Latkes
A Latke is a classic dish, essentially a pancake or fritter made primarily from potatoes. While potatoes are the traditional base ingredient, Latkes can also incorporate various other elements like cheese, onion, and zucchini to add flavor and variety. These alternative ingredients provide delicious alternatives for those looking to explore different tastes and textures while still enjoying the cherished tradition of Latkes during the (Jewish) Hanukkah festivities.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Peel and finely grate the potatoes. Put them straight into cold water, then drain and squeeze them as dry as you can by pressing them with your hands in a colander. This is to remove the starchy liquid, which could make the latkes soggy.
- 2
Beat the eggs lightly with salt, add to the potatoes, and stir well.
- 3
Film the bottom of a frying pan with oil and heat. Take serving-spoonful, or as much as 1/4 cup (50 ml), of the mixture and drop into the hot oil.
- 4
Flatten a little, and lower the heat so that the fritters cook through evenly. When one side is brown, turn over and brown the other.
- 5
Lift out and serve very hot and fresh!
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