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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons each salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onions
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons (or more) flour or matzo meal (during Passover)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Yield

Serves: 6

Preparation

In a food processor, grate the potatoes. Line a sieve or strainer with cheesecloth and transfer potatoes to the sieve. Set sieve over a bowl, twist cheesecloth into a pouch, squeezing out some moisture.

To the squeezed-out potatoes, add salt and pepper, onion, eggs, and flour (or matzo meal).


Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking pan with paper towels. When you are ready to eat, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drop heaping tablespoonsful of potato mixture into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes per side; latkes should be golden and crisp on both sides.

Eat right away or keep warm in oven. Serve with any combination of the following: applesauce, sour cream, caramelized onions, minced chives and/or caviar.