Best Ever Potato Latkes

Submitted by scancan

"I've had many latkes in my life, those made with matzah meal, with flour, all sorts of vegetables, and they're all good but last year I decided to make mine with potato starch and OMG! They were so much better than anything I ever had so try these and remember to stock up on potato starch at Passover time as it has a very long shelf life. I don't give salt measurements as potatoes are never exact so start out by making one latke and add more salt to the next one if needed, just don't skimp on it as the salt and pepper really give it the great taste. If you choose to shred your potatoes instead of grating make sure your flame is on medium low or it won't cook thoroughly. You can also expect a lot of liquid to accumulate. Just be sure to stir everything well before frying each batch and leave the liquid behind."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion
• 5 tablespoons potato starch
• 1⁄4 cup matzo meal
• 2 eggs
• salt
• fresh black pepper, ground
• oil, for frying

directions

1. Finely grate the onion.
2. Grate or shred the potatoes by using the pulse button on your food processor (don't make it overly fine as you don't want it to be too liquidy).
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. You will have to experiment with the salt a bit as it varies with the size of the potatoes, so fry one first and make adjustments as needed.
5. Fry in hot oil over a medium flame (not high or the interior won't cook well).
6. Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments (sour cream, applesauce or just plain which I think is the best).
7. Enjoy!