making the Right Latke (Potato Pancake) For Hanukkah

If you have ever been invited to a Hanukkah party you can't have missed that the most favorite Hanukkah food is the potato latke or "levivot" in Hebrew. These potato pancakes are eaten by Jews all over the world. They are traditionally made from grated white potatoes (and other ingredients) and cooked by deep frying in oil to celebrate the miracle of the oil (if you don't know this story, read up on Hanukkah in Wikepedia). However, they can also be made with sweet potatoes or other vegetables such as zucchini and even parsnip. They can be bland or spicy and can be served with numerous kinds of toppings.

For a first-rate Ashkenazic latke recipe:

Pan Cake

Ingredients:
6 medium Idaho potatoes
2 medium yellow onions
2 large eggs
3 Tbs flour (some habitancy use matza meal)
2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
Canola oil

Directions:
Peel potatoes; place in cold water. Using a grater, grate potatoes
and onions in large bowl - you can also use a food processor.

Transfer potato and onion composition to a colander set over a bowl, and
squeeze out excess moisture. Return composition to bowl.

In cut off bowl, combine eggs, flour, salt and pepper.
Combine all ingredients. You can add flour or matza meal if the consistency is too thin.

In large frying pan, heat 1/2 inch oil over medium-high heat.
Drop serving-spoon-size portions of composition into oil. You can flatten them with a fork or spatula.

Fry until they are brown on the edges. Turn over the latkes until they are golden brown on each side (this can take 3-4 minutes per side. Place hot latkes on paper towels in a pan to drain excess oil.

Latkes are traditionally served with sour cream and/or applesauce.

For a different type of latke experience....
I have also found several recipes for latkes using a collection of ingredients such as sweet potatoes featured in Moroccan latkes and spicy Indian latkes. If you are having your own Hanukkah party try production several kinds of latkes and serving them with varied toppings such as sour cream, yoghurt or home-made applesauce. I usually serve my first night of Hanukka meal with several kinds of latkes, a few toppings and a nice big green salad. My house loves it and yours will too.

For recipes on the above-listed latkes go to:

[http://www.jewish-art-and-gifts.com/latke-recipes.com]

Enjoy!

making the Right Latke (Potato Pancake) For Hanukkah

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