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There are very few dishes as closely tied to a holiday celebration, such as Hanukkah, as latkes. Get ready for Hanukkah with this step by step guide on how to make latkes. But first, a bit of history:
Essentially, they’re fried potato pancakes, typically prepared by combining grated potatoes with eggs. Latkes have been around for centuries, and have become a staple of the Jewish holiday. Symbolic of the olive oil that miraculously lasted eight days, potato latkes are generally eaten on every night of the celebration.
Which means you’ll need a steady supply this holiday season. So here’s a failsafe method for how to make your own crispy and delicious potato latkes:
Quick Tip: Want to save time on shredding? One of our favorite, classic latkes recipes uses store-bought hash browns instead!
Dry your potato shreds by pressing them in a colander, squeezing them in a large kitchen towel, or in a paper towel.
No one likes a sopping-wet potato latke! Draw out as much moisture as you can to help prevent hot oil spatters later.
Or, combine matzo meal, your shredded potato mix, Lawry's Seasoned Salt for another latke recipe.
You can also pan fry your latkes, bake them, or use a cast-iron pot when making these golden brown delights.
Serve with your choice of latkes sauces: Sour cream and applesauce are traditional. Yes, you can buy a jar, but why not get into the celebratory holiday spirit with our homemade applesauce recipe instead? Especially since you’re officially a potato pancake expert!
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