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title: "This Week's Nosh: Potato Latkes"
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# [This Week's Nosh: Potato Latkes](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/this-weeks-nosh-potato-latkes)

 Written by [Emma Needleman](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/author/emma-needleman) | Dec 14, 2017 7:37:13 PM

What could be better on Chanukah than lots of *latkes*? Potato pancakes crisp-fried in oil and served sizzling hot is the holiday’s must-have food, commemorating the miracle of the oil that lit the Temple menorah for eight nights. From the “[Spice Girls](https://jfed.demo.cshp.co/jewish-kitchen-diaries-9-7-2017/)” Israeli-American cookbook, here’s a recipe to make your mouth water, below.

Or, if you’ve tired of potatoes and crave some healthy, delicious, veggie-packed alternatives, check out the Jewish Federation’s favorites on [phillymag.com](http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2017/12/08/healthy-latke-recipe/). Either way, *B’te-avon* (bon appétit)!

**Potato Latkes**

Ingredients (serves 4):

2 lbs. Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled  
 1 medium onion, quartered  
 ½ cup finely chopped green onions  
 3 tbsp. cornstarch  
 1 large egg  
 1½ tsp. salt  
 black pepper to taste  
 1 cup vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Using a hand grater or the grating disc of a food processor, grate the potatoes. Set aside in a bowl.
2. Chop the onions (or process in the processor) and add along with the scallions to the grated potatoes.
3. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes, then strain off excess liquid.
4. Mix in the egg, the cornstarch, salt and pepper.
5. In a large skillet, heat the oil.
6. Add the potato mixture, one heaping teaspoon at a time. Fry until golden, then flip and fry the other side. *(Helpful hint: For best results, fry in batches of no more than 4-5 at a time. Crowding the pan makes the oil temperature drop, resulting in soggy latkes.)*
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with applesauce or, for dairy meals, sour cream.

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