Foolproof Potato Latkes

Recipesfull introduces to you: Potato Side Dish Recipes. (Foolproof Potato Latkes). This is my mother's latke recipe which has been a smashing hit at dozens of Chanukah parties. The secret is in the potatoes, which are crushed rather than grated, resulting in a light, crispy latke.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 10 latkes

Foolproof Potato Latkes

Ingredients

4 potatoes

peeled and cubed

1 onion

chopped

2 eggs

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

or as needed

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ cup canola oil

or as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place 1/4 of the potatoes onion eggs salt flour and baking powder in the work bowl of a food processor; pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped. Add the rest of the potatoes and pulse again until all the potatoes are finely chopped and the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop up about 1/3 cup of the potato mixture per latke and place into the hot oil. Fry the patty until brown and crisp on the bottom flip it and cook the other side until brown 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the rest of the potato mixture replenishing the oil as needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Foolproof Potato Latkes

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 288.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.8g 14%

Carbohydrates: 36.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 13.4g 21%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 74.4mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 101.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 36.9mg 62%

Folate: 51mcg 13%

Calcium: 96.6mg 10%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 47.1mg 17%

Potassium: 814.2mg 23%

Sodium: 1067.8mg 43%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 120.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.