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Latkes
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Latkes

7 ingredients 5 steps 4 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1006
Calories
42g
Protein
21g
Fat
161g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes , peeled
  • 1 medium onion , peeled
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 2 tablespoons matzo meal , cornmeal , or flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Applesauce , sour cream , and/or sugar for serving

Directions

1

Grate the potatoes and onions.

2

Place grated potatoes and onions in cheesecloth or a fine sieve . Squeeze mixture well to drain excess moisture, which will ensure proper frying.

3

Mix drained potato and onion mixture with egg, matzo meal, and salt.

4

Heat oil in a 10- inch (25 cm ) pan over medium heat until it is quite hot. Drop 1–2 tablespoons of the potato mixture per pancake into the pan. Flip partway through the cooking to allow both sides to fry .

5

Serve with applesauce, sour cream, and/or sugar as a topping.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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