Kitten’s Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

Plan ahead the shredded potatoes need to soak in cold water for 8-24 hours, soaking in the cold water will remove the starch and create a crispy pancake, using a food processor for shredding will save time and effort, any leftovers may be frozen on a baking sheet then popped into a freezer bag, to reheat and re-crisp bake thawed pancakes in a 400 degree  F oven for about 8 minutes…..

I like to add in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 4 chopped green onions also…serve these hot and crispy with sour cream on the side

Yield 20-23 pancakes (estimated)

Ingredients:

2 pounds red potatoes (peeled)

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can use matzo meal)

2-4 teaspoons salt (I use seasoned salt)

2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional

oil for skillet frying (these take a lot of oil!)

Instructions:———————————————-

Start this 8-24 hours ahead.

Coarsely grate the potatoes, then transfer to a large bowl.

Cover with cold water, drain/rinse then cover again with cold water.

Place in refrigerator for 8-24 hours (can even sit for 48 hours).

Using your hands firmly squeeze out as much liquid from the shredded potatoes as possible, then place in a medium bowl.

Add in egg, flour, salt, pepper and if using, garlic powder; using clean hands mix thoroughly to combine.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat (the oil must be hot before adding in the potato mixture).

Drop mixture a few at a time into the hot oil using semi-heaping tablespoonfuls, then using a fork flatten slightly (the edges will be uneven).

Cook until golden brown turning once until crispy on both sides adding in more oil as needed when frying the pancakes.

Towards the end there will be some liquid that has gathered in the bottom of your bowl just keep stirring it into the potato mixture.

Transfer to a plate, serve with sour cream.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

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