Potato Latkes Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Potato Latkes, peel, wash and grate the potatoes in thin long strands either using a food processor or the thickest side of your grated

Step 2: If you are using a grater move your hands in long swift motions to get longer strands

Step 3: Add the finely chopped onion to the grated potatoes and let them stand in a strainer to drain the water for 15 minutes

Step 4: You can also squeeze out the water by pressing the potatoes in a muslin cloth

Step 5: Let the water stand still for 10 minutes and then drain the liquid on top and add the starch collected at the bottom back to the potatoes

Step 6: Whisk together 1 egg, salt and pepper

Step 7: Add the egg mixture and grated garlic to the potatoes

Step 8: In a cast iron pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and spoon the potato mixture in 4-5 rounds

Step 9: Using the back of a flat spatula press down a little and let it roast each side for 3-4 minutes till nicely and evenly browned

Step 10: Potato Latkes are traditionally served with sour cream and unsweetened apple sauce but are also perfect with tomato ketchup

Step 11: Serve them with a slice of toast and some Fresh Orange Juice