Latkes IV

Makes 30 minutes

Lisa Linderman

And the quest goes on...

ingredients

1
Peel potatoes if desired (good idea if the skins are very thick.) Grate using a medium grater, and squeeze as much liquid as you can from the shreds, using hands or by rolling in a towel.
2
Grate the onion, and put potatoes and onion in a bowl and mix well. Add eggs, mix well again. Add flour, mix well yet again. Add salt and pepper, and...mix well.
3
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a frying pan until it’s very hot, and not quite smoking. Shape the potato mixture into patties with your hands. If it seems very wet, squeeze out the excess moisture. Drop into hot oil, flatten if necessary, and do not cover.
4
When they become brown and crispy at the edges, flip. Cook 2-3 minutes more until the rest becomes golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5
Serve with applesauce or sour cream.