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Lisa Binder
POTATO LATKES Ingredients • 2 baking russet potatoes (peeled and grated) • ½ cup grated or chopped onions • 1 large egg (beaten) • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour • 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt • ¾ teaspoon black pepper • ½ cup grated or chopped onions • Frying oil
Directions (yields 16-20, depending on size) 1. Coarsely grate potatoes and onion; drain any liquid. 2. Place in a bowl; add onions, egg, salt and pepper. 3. In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1/8 inch of oil to 375°. 4. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. 5. Flatten with spatula to form patties. 6. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. 7. Drain on paper towels. 8. If desired, serve with sour cream, applesauce, lox, or chives as toppings.
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NASHVILLE BAR JOURNAL | DEC/JAN 2020-21
