Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• 1 kg russet potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 2 large eggs
• 5 tbsp fine panko or regular bread crumbs
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Peel & grate potatoes & onion (using a box grater or food processor), transfer to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Transfer mixture to a clean dishtowel, squeeze & wring out as much of the liquid as possible.

4. 4

   Working quickly, transfer mixture back into the bowl, add eggs, salt & pepper plus panko & toss until just combined.

5. 5

   To shape, place 2 tbsp of potato mixture onto palm, gently forming & pressing into a disc, 2 cm thick & 10 cm in diameter.

6. 6

   Repeat with remaining potatoes.

7. 7

   In a deep heavy bottom pan on medium high heat, add oil.

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   Once oil is hot, add latkes one at a time (don’t let them touch or get too crowded)

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   Fry for 3 mins, flip & continue frying the other side until it turns golden brown & crispy at the edges.

10. 10

    Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil & season with a pinch of salt immediately.

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    To serve, place latkes onto serving plates, top with sour cream (or yoghurt) plus applesauce (how they are traditionally served) & chopped fresh herbs of choice.