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Potato latkes, a traditional Hanukkah food, served with sour cream and applesauce .

Crispy And Delicious Potato Latkes

Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds potatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or matzo meal
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • paprika, to taste
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel the potatoes, then grate with a grater or food processor. Drain off all liquid, and squeeze the excess liquid out by hand. Then pat dry with paper towels.
  • 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 (about 4 at a time).
  • Use a pancake turner or the back of a spoon 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.
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