Potato Fritters Recipe (Potato Latkes)
Learn how to make crispy and delicious potato latkes or potato fritters. Also known as potato pancakes. Great recipe for Sunday morning or brunch and also perfect for Hanukkah!
Potato Fritters Recipe (Potato Latkes)
Ingredients
- 1 kg 2.2lbs potatoes (4-5 medium potatoes)
- 2 eggs
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs
- 1-2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS1. prepare a large bowl with cold water. 2. Peel the potatoes and onion. Grate the potatoes and onion and transfer to the cold water. 3. Drain the liquids and then wrap grated potatoes and onion with cheesecloth or kitchen towel, twist cheesecloth into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids. 4. Transfer to a large bowl, add salt, pepper, flour and beaten eggs. Mix well. 5. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. spoon 2-3 tablespoons of potato mixture the hot oil, flatten slightly. 6. Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt. 7. Serve with sour cream.
Hello. What kind of potato should I use?
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Hi , Why do you need to put the potatoes in cold water ? Thanks
To remove the excess starch
So they don’t turn brown meanwhile you contour to shred more & remove starch
So nice easy to copy and seems sweet