Chanukah Latkes

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 pounds total)
• 1 large onion, peeled
• 3 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
• Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or more if necessary
• applesauce, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl. (Work quickly so the potatoes won't discolor. The potatoes will give of a starchy liquid, but do not drain.) Then add the chives, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
Working with two large nonstick skillets, heat 2 to 4 of the oil in each skillet over medium heat. Add about 2 Tbsp. of the potato mixture for each latke and cook, pressing down with a spatula, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. As you continue to cook latkes, add more oil as necessary. Serve hot, with applesauce and sour cream.
Makes 30 latkes

If you are not serving them immediately, reheat the latkes in a 400 degree oven for about 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then serve immediately.