Classic Potato Latkes
Classic Potato Latkes might be just the Jewish recipe you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 102 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up russet potatoes, egg, oil, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Hanukkah. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.
Instructions
Grate potatoes, then the onion using the large hole of a box grater.
Place grated vegetables in the center of a large clean kitchen towel. Bring up the ends of the towel and twist together to form a pouch. Hold the bundle over the sink, then squeeze out as much excess moisture from the vegetables as possible.
Place vegetable mixture in large bowl.
Add egg, flour, salt and pepper; mix well.
Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Carefully drop tablespoonfuls of the vegetable mixture into skillet; spread each into thin circle with back of spoon. Repeat to cook 2 to 3 latkes at a time. Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
Remove latkes from skillet; drain on paper towels.
Serve each latke topped with 1 tsp. of the sour cream; sprinkle lightly with chives.