The Perfect Latkes
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp. Chopped chives
- 2 tbsp. matzo meal or all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. grated onion
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 lb. baking potatoes
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- Applesauce and sour cream
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with paper towels.
- In bowl, with fork, lightly beat egg.
- Stir in chives, matzo meal, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In food processor with shredding disk, shred potatoes.
- Place potatoes in colander in sink; squeeze out liquid.
- Stir potatoes into egg mixture.
- In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Drop potato mixture by scant 1/4 cups into oil to make 6 latkes.
- Flatten each latke into 3-inch round.
- Cook latkes 8 to 10 minutes or until both sides are browned and crisp, turning over once.
- With slotted spatula, transfer to lined cookie sheet.
- Keep warm.
- Repeat, stirring mixture each time before frying and adding more oil for each batch.
- Serve with applesauce and sour cream.
egg, chives, matzo meal, onion, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, baking potatoes, vegetable oil, sour cream
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/perfect-latkes-ghk (may not work)