EASY POTATO LATKES

EQUIPMENT
 Box Grater
 Cheesecloth
 12” Cast Iron Skillet

INGREDIENTS
 680 gm potatoes such as Russet,
shredded
 1 small onion shredded
 1 large egg
 ½ tsp salt or to taste
 ½ tsp pepper or to taste
 ½ cup canola oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the Liquid: Place about 4 paper
towels folded in half over a medium size
bowl and add the potatoes and onions.
You can use a cheesecloth as well. Gather
the corners of the paper towels up and
squeeze as much of the liquid out of the
potatoes and onion as possible.
2. Mix: Transfer the potatoes and onion to
another bowl. Add in the egg,
breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Mix
everything well and set the batter aside
while the oil heats up.
3. Cook: Add the oil to a large skillet and
heat it over medium-high heat. Using a ¼
cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture onto
a flat spatula and flatten it with your fingers
to form a patty. Transfer this to the skillet
and repeat until the skillet is full, but don't
overcrowd. Cook about 4 to 5 minutes per
side, or until golden brown. Adjust heat if
necessary. Repeat with remaining latkes.
4. Finish: Transfer the cooked latkes to a
paper-towel lined plate. Finish cooking the
rest of the latkes.
5. Serve: Serve with sour cream or applesauce and enjoy.