Potato Latkes

By Tufgrlz

This Potato Latke recipe combines the rich savory flavors of melted butter, russet potatoes, and matzo meal with the sweet tang of Fuji apples and cinnamon to make the most delicious way to start any holiday meal. This recipe can feed a crowd of hungry guests and loved ones, and is sure to a hit on your Hanukkah table year after year.

Ingredients

• 2-pounds russet potatoes, grated
• 1 Fuji apple, peeled and grated
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup matzo meal
• 1 tablespoon apple juice
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• vegetable oil for frying
• thinly sliced fresh chives for garnish

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Spread potatoes and apples onto dry kitchen towels; roll up and wring towels to remove liquid. Combine potato mixture, egg, matzo meal, apple juice, sour cream, lemon juice, melted butter, cinnamon, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl.

Pour oil to a depth of 1/4-inch in a large skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat; drop potato mixture, by tablespoonfuls, in batches; slightly flatten each latke. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain latkes on paper towels. Keep warm on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan in a 200°F oven. Sprinkle with chives and add salt to taste.