Not-too-Healthy Potato Latkes
(serves 12)
Come on, this recipe is way too easy and too delicious to NOT try it! If you’re feeling guilty about so much frying, just remember: the miracle of Hanukkah is that Jewish people have been eating latkes for 2,000 years and we still survive!
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- Applesauce or sour cream (optional)
Grate potatoes and remove as much liquid as possible. Then grate the onions, combine with the potatoes, and mix together with the eggs, salt and flour. Drop by heaping tablespoonsful into hot oil in frying pan, and press with a spoon until they measure about 3 inches across. Fry until light brown, turn over and fry the other side. Drain on a paper towel and serve hot. Latkes are traditionally served with applesauce or sour cream. Have a Happy Hanukkah!
