-Risa G posted 12/18/98
* Exported from MasterCook *
Potato Latkes
Recipe By : Pepi Lund (my mother)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 egg
1 small onion -- cut in eighths
5 russet potatoes -- washed/peeled
matzo meal -- a handful
salt -- to taste
Put potatoes into a
big pot of water (unsalted) and let sit until you are ready to cook
potato pancakes. When ready to cook, take them out and dry them off best
you can (in paper towels is best).
Place the egg, onion and a dash of salt in a blender or food processor.
Process (or blend) for a moment or two so the onion is broken up.
Add the
potatoes (which are already cut into small pieces) and blend (or process)
until the mixture becomes like a thick pancake batter. Add some salt and
a handful of matzo meal. Keep blending until it looks more combined and a
little thicker.
Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron or heavy skillet with some corn oil (or
vegetable oil). Put a spoonful of batter in and cook until brown on one
side. Flip over and cook on the other side until brown.
Take it out and
pat the fat off. Then cook, pouring by spoonful into the skillet and cooking
until brown on one side. Flip over and cook until brown. Drain on paper
towels.
When you have a few ready, serve.