Ultra Crispy Latkes, Two Ways

By Casa de Suna

Published Dec 08

Whether you’re celebrating the Jewish Holidays or simply after the most delicious savory pancake out there, our latkes are a pitch-perfect pick.

And don’t fret: you don’t need to hand-squeeze the potatoes to ensure crispness–just use a food processor, and make sure you stir before scooping your portions to fry.

How to Make It

Buttered Apples and Horseradish Sour Cream

Greek Yogurt, Pickled Cucumbers and Capers

Difficulty: Easy

Overall Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 40 min

Serves: Makes 22 latkes

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, about 3 lbs (1.4 kg), scrubbed well
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Line a large baking sheet with paper towel. Set aside.
  2. Using a food processor fitted with the grating disc, coarsely grate potatoes. Working in batches, transfer to a clean kitchen towel. Wring out potatoes to get rid of as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a large bowl, then add onion, using a fork to stir until mixture is fully combined. Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir well until mixture is fully combined, ensuring each shred of potato is fully coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in enough oil to come at least ¼-inch up sides of the skillet. When oil is hot, working in batches of 4 latkes at a time, carefully spoon ¼ cup portions of potato-mixture, lightly flattening tops. Cook, until crisp and golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining potato-mixture. Serve with Horseradish Sour Cream and Buttered Apples, or with Greek Yogurt, Pickled Cucumbers and Capers (recipes below).

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