Russet Potato Latkes!!

It's Hanukkah, and what better way to celebrate to treat yourself to these quick and easy treats. My friend Ali came up last night to watch the Menorah get lit in Union Square and we decided to make Latkes for dinner. Hope you enjoy!


Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 5-10 mins


Latkes: 
            -Big Bowl full of cold water.
            -2 Lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and grated. 
              (Put in cold water so it doesn't oxidize.)
            - 1 White Onion diced.
            - 1/4 tbs Butter.
            - 2 Large Eggs.
            - 1/4 tsp Baking Powder.
            - 1/4 cup flour.
            - 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper(use more if you want).
            - Oil as needed.

Combine Flour, eggs, baking powder, salt and pepper in a bowl, set aside. Take your onions and sautee them with the butter until almost caramelized. Add the potatoes and the onions to the bowl and mix together by hand until all incorporated. Once that is done, add oil to your sautee pan to make sure the bottom is covered in oil. Once it is hot enough, drop nice size handfulls of your latke batter and watch them fry! Keep an eye on them so they become golden brown and crunchy. Strain onto a plate with paper towels to absorb the grease.  Serve with Applesauce, or Sour Cream. 


Enjoy!