Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 4 yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• kosher salt
• pepper, to taste
• vegetable oil
• apple sauce, for serving
• sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Grate the onions and potatoes into a large hand towel or strainer over a large bowl (you could also do this through the grating blade in a food processor).

2. 2

   Press on the potato mixture in the strainer and discard any clear liquid, reserving the thick white starch in the bowl.

3. 3

   Place the onion, potatoes, reserved potato starch, egg, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl and throughly combine.

4. 4

   Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a saute pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Place 1-2 heaping tablespoon of potatoes in the oil forming a circle.

6. 6

   Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden and flip over.

7. 7

   Cook another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

8. 8

   Can be served immediately or kept warm in a 300 degree oven until all latkes are prepared.

9. 9

   Serve with sour cream and apple sauce.