Latkes/Bleenies

Submitted by Para_chan

"From "The Jewish Mama's Cookbook"."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 10-12 lakes
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 5 boiling potatoes
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons matzo meal or 3 tablespoons flour
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Grate the potatoes and onion. Place between paper towels and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Transfer to fresh towels and repeat.
2. Place potatoes and onion into a bowl. Stir in eggs and matzah meal. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a large, shallow frying pan, add enough oil to make a 1/2" layer. Heat to medium.
4. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil. Fry until golden brown (about 4 mins) then flip until golden on other side (3 mins).
5. Drain latkes on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.