Potato Latkas

By jojomail1

Ingredients

• 4 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup peanut oil

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

1.Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
2.In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
3.In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!