Potato Latkes

These are some excellent traditional potato latkes. They are really simple to make, but frying them can take a while.

Servings: 22 latkes feeds about 5-6 people
Preparation Time: 15-20 min depending on how fast you peel and grate potatoes
Cooking Time: 10-14 min per batch
Author Rating: 9/10

Ingredients:

3 largeeggs
0.25 cupoil
1 mediumonion
0.25 teaspoonpepper
8 mediumpotatoes
0.5 teaspoonsalt

Directions:

Step 1
Chop the onion and peel the potatoes.
Step 2
Grate the potatoes. This can be done easily with a food processor.
Step 3
Place the grated potatoes in a bowl with cold water. Let them soak for about 5 min. (This is a good time to do some dishes). Strain the grated potatoes well, use a towel if necessary.
Step 4
Beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
Step 5
In a large bowl mix the onion, potatoes, eggs, salt and pepper.
Step 6
Heat some oil in a frying pan or griddle. Spoon out fairly thin 4-inch diameter potato latkes. Press them flat with a fork. Cook on each side for about 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown. Add oil in between batches as necessary.
 

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This recipe goes well with others!Recipe provided via www.MeanMeals.com