Description
Crispy golden potato latkes bring Jewish culinary tradition to your kitchen with delightful simplicity. Perfectly seasoned potato pancakes invite you to savor a classic comfort dish that connects generations through warm, crackling edges and rich cultural heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) potatoes (such as Russet), shredded
- 1 small onion, shredded
- 1 large egg
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and onions using a box grater, creating fine, uniform shreds for optimal texture.
- Gather shredded potatoes in a clean cheesecloth or thick paper towels, applying firm pressure to extract maximum liquid, ensuring crispy latkes.
- Combine the drained potato and onion shreds with beaten egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, thoroughly blending ingredients to create a cohesive mixture.
- Warm canola oil in a spacious cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, allowing the oil to reach the perfect frying temperature.
- Carefully form potato mixture into uniform patties using a measuring cup, gently pressing to compact the ingredients and maintain structural integrity.
- Carefully place latkes into the hot oil, cooking until edges turn golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring heat to prevent burning.
- Remove latkes using a slotted spatula, transferring to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate the golden-brown latkes immediately, offering traditional accompaniments like tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy latkes.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for the best texture and golden-brown exterior.
- Experiment with adding grated garlic or herbs like chives for extra flavor depth.
- For gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg