On Hanukkah, it is a tradition to eat fried food in celebration of the miracle of oil. Latkes, or potato pancakes, are one of these foods.
Note: Makes approximately 20 latkes.
Ingredients:
- 4 potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 3 tsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
- Grate the potatoes and onions with a food processor or shredder.
- Combine in a large bowl with lemon juice, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt and pepper and mix well.
- To cook, heat 1/8 inch oil on medium in a nonstick pan.
- Pour batter onto the pan in large spoonfuls. Cook the first side until brown (3-5 minutes), then flip and cook for 2 minutes on the other.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with sour cream and applesauce!
