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Lacy Potato Latkes

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Lacy Potato Latkes

This recipe makes 16 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per Latke: about -
cal 82
pro 2 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 0 g
carb 13 g
fibre 1 g
chol 12 mg
sodium 122 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
iron 2
vit A 1
vit C 7
folate 4

Although these traditional crisp potato latkes are best made just before serving, you can make them ahead and reheat them in the oven. They are a bit fragile when not fully cooked, so turn them with a spatula while holding the tops down with a fork or second spatula.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled (2 lb/1.25 kg)
  • 1 large onions, quartered
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Preparation

Using coarse grater, alternately shred potatoes and onion quarters. Place in colander or sieve; squeeze or press out as much liquid as possible and discard. In large bowl, stir together potato mixture, egg, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper.

In large skillet, pour in enough of the oil to come 1/2 inch (1 cm) up side of pan; heat over medium-high heat. For each latke, spoon 1/4 cup (50 mL) potato mixture into oil, pressing down lightly with fork to flatten and leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) between latkes.

Fry, turning once, until golden brown, crispy on the outside and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet. (Make-ahead: Reduce frying time by 30 seconds; transfer to racks. Let cool; cover lightly with paper towels. Set aside for up to 2 hours. Remove paper towels; place racks on baking sheet; bake in 350°F/180°C oven until crisp and hot, about 10 minutes.)

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