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Potato Latkes
Ingredients
- 1.2 kilograms potatoes shredded and squeezed dry
- 350 grams onion shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 80 grams flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper finely ground
Directions
- Heat a large frying pan. Add oil into the pan until it begins to climb the sides of the pan.
- Shred potatoes into a bowl.
- Shred onion into the potatoes.
- Squeeze as much water out of the mixture as you can. Use your hands, cheesecloth or a small pillowcase.
- Add eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Using a soup spoon, carefully drop portions of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry 2 1/2 - 3 minutes on one side. Flip and fry 2 - 2 1/2 minutes more.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Note: One serving equals 5-6 latkes