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Classic Potato Latkes
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Classic Potato Latkes
Jessica Kalman
Jessica Kalman
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These potato latkes will make your grandma very proud! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfectly seasoned and golden brown, these latkes are as versatile as they come—whether served with a dollop of sour cream, applesauce, or dressed up with smoked salmon and dill, they make for the ideal appetizer. Simple, delicious, and full of nostalgic flavour, they’re sure to impress at any holiday event.
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You Need

4
  • 4 yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • salt & pepper
  • sour cream
  • smoked salmon
  • dill for garnish
  • neutral oil for frying

    • How To

    1. Peel and grate the potatoes, then soak them in cold water to prevent oxidation and keep them fresh
    2. Grate onion
    3. Drain the potatoes and wrap them in a towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out all the excess liquid
    4. Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the grated onion
    5. Add 1 egg, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix
    6. In a Dutch oven or cast iron pan, add enough vegetable oil to fully coat the bottom. Heat the oil over medium heat
    7. Once the oil is hot, add dollops of the potato mixture to the pan and gently flatten them with a spatula
    8. When the edges turn golden brown, flip the latkes to cook the other side
    9. Place on a wire rack when done and salt the tops to finish
    10. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, smoked salmon and dill to garnish