Perfect Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

JackieOhNo!'s Note:

Crisp outside, moist inside, these delicious latkes are the real thing.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 large potatoes, peeled (about 2 lbs.)
• 1 small onion
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus additional if needed
• applesauce (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Grate potatoes on medium-fine grater into large bowl. Grate onion and mix with potatoes.
2. Carefully drain some of the liquid from potato m ixture. Stir in egg, matzoh meal, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat 1/2 cup shortening in large skillet over high heat until rippling.
4. For each pancake, spoon 1/4 cup potato mixture into skillet, flattening with back of spoon. Fry pancakes in single layer in batches, adding shortening if needed, until crisp and golden brown, 2-3 minutes each side. Serve pancakes immediately with applesauce and sour cream on the side, if desired.

Reviews

[MarraMamba]

the title is accurate :) these are perfection, fantastic