Category: Appetizer    |     Prep Time: 15 mins   |   Cook Time: 15 mins

Potato pancakes, or latkes, are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah, and are beloved by our two SOS Children’s Villages in Israel! No matter what you’re celebrating, latkes are a delicious, crispy appetizer that make every meal a little better.

A quick and simple dish that you can make year-round, latkes are sure to be loved by the whole family!

Did you know?  Latkes originally descended from Italian pancakes made with ricotta cheese in the 1300’s. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
• 1 tbsp. grated onion
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ½ cup olive oil

Tools:

• Cheesecloth
• Medium bowl
• Large skillet
• Paper towels

Directions:

1. Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.

2. In a medium bowl, stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together. 

3. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot.

4. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form ¼ to ½ inch thick patties. Brown on one side, then turn and brown on the other.

5. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!

6. Enjoy with family and friends!

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