Jump to content
IndiaDivine.org

HANUKKAH: Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations by Nava Atlas, page 141

Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Breads, Quick

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

6 large potatoes

peeled and finely grated

1 medium onion -- finely grated

3 eggs -- beaten

1/2 cup matzo meal

salt and freshly round pepper -- to taste

canola oil for frying

applesauce

 

Makes about 4 dozen

 

Fried foods are traditionally eaten on Hanukkah to symbolize the sacred oil

of the Maccabean temple. Though fried foods are not generally favored by

the health-conscious, it's hard to imagine Hanukkah without them. To make

them a healthier treat, fry them in a nonstick Silverstone skillet or

griddle with a minimal amount of canola oil, and drain them well on paper

towels before serving.

 

If grating potatoes in a food processor, run them through the grater twice,

otherwise they will be too coarse. Put the grated potatoes in a colander

and let drain for 10 minutes, then press down on them with palms to extract

excess liquid. Combine in a mixing bowl with the onion, eggs, and matzo

meal. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

Heat just enough oil to coat the bottom of a large, nonstick skillet. Drop

enough potato batter to form 2 1/2- to 3-inch pancakes. Fry on both sides

over moderately high heat until golden brown and crisp. Drain briefly on

paper towels and place in a covered container to keep warm until

serving. Serve warm with applesauce.

 

Per Iatke: Calories: 46, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Total fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 13

g, Protein: 1 g, Sodium: 5 mg.

 

 

 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...