although Hanukkah is over, it is still holiday season so don't feel shy about whipping up some potato pancakes. . .we had three weeks of them this year, once at my mother in law's house, then we made them at home the following weekend since we felt it absolutely necessary to make a batch after the Hanukkah celebration with my family was cancelled due to snow (trial run for when we rescheduled) and then again the following week when we finally celebrated with my family. . .
this recipe serves at least 8-10 people (my family ate a ton and we had a lot leftover. . . .which is exactly what you want since they heat up perfectly in the toaster oven):
peel 7-8 pounds of russet potatoes (1 5lb bag and app 1/2 of another) and cut into quarter size pieces- add to a large bowl of ice water as you work to keep them from getting brown
quarter 4 pounds of yellow onions
using a food processor and working in small batches, pulse potato and onion together to a fine pulp, transferring each batch to a large bowl (if you are hardcore or do not have a food processor, you can grate the potatoes and finely chop the onions)
once all processed, the draining or squeezing begins. Again in small batches, using a cheesecloth, squeeze out excess water from the potato/onion mixture and add the dryer mixture to a separate bowl.
Mix in 4 large eggs (or 3 jumbo eggs), plenty of salt and pepper and app 1/4 cup matzoh meal (you will have to eye this amount a bit depending on how dry the mixture is- be careful not to make it too dry)
heat canola oil until sizzling, using spoonfuls of the mixture, fry to golden brown.
serve with apple sauce and sour cream. . . . and eat as many as you can.
happy holidays!
it takes a real man to use cheese cloth. i'd know that arm anywhere!
Posted by: Idaho Latkemaker | December 30, 2009 at 07:59 AM
I have to try these! Thanks for the recipe.
Posted by: Cathy | December 30, 2009 at 07:50 AM