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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (132g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 teaspoons seasoning salt |
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| Calories 105 | ||
| Calories from Fat 7 | (7%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.8g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 26mg | 8% | |
| Sodium 17mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 555mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.2g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 9% | |
| Sugars 1.4g | ||
| Protein 3.4g | 6% | |
Kittencal's Crispy Potato and Green Onion Pancakes (Latkes)
By: KITTENCAL
Sep 18, 2006
This recipe goes back 30 years or more, my family loves these! you can make these ahead of time and then freeze, just cool and place on a large baking sheet to freeze, when frozen stack in a freezer container or pop them into a freezer bag, to reheat and re-crisp, defrost the pancakes then place in a 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes turn over then continue baking until crisp, I strongly suggest to double the recipe these will be half gone before they even make it to the table! I like to add in some cayenne pepper and a bit of garlic powder but that is optional --- yield is only estimated you should get between 20-23 pancakes for this recipe, to make things easier use your processor to grate the potatoes, plan ahead the grated potatoes need to soak for a minimum of 8-24 hours or even up to 2 days to remove some of the starch, the longer soaking time the crispier they will be --- serve with sour cream 
SERVES 8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons flour (or use matzo meal)
- 2-4 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt to taste)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
- 4-6 green onions, finely chopped (use as much as you like I use lots!)
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (good to add in!) (optional)
- oil (for frying)
Directions
1
Grate the potatoes using a the coarse side if the grater or use a food processor.2
Place into a large bowl and cover with cold water.3
Allow the grated potatoes to soak for at least a minimum of 8 hours or even up to 2 days.4
Using your hands firmly squeeze handfuls of the grated potatoes to remove as much liquid as possible, then place in a large mixing bowl.5
Add in egg, flour, seasoned salt and pepper; mix well with a wooden spoon, then add in the green onions and parsley (if using).6
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.7
Place a heaping tablespoonful of the potato mixture into the hot skillet and using a fork, flatten slightly (the edges will be uneven!).8
Sprinkle with more salt if desired.9
Place only a few pancakes in the pan, careful not to over crowd.10
Cook until golden and crisp on both sides adding in more oil if needed).11
Repeat with remaining potato mixture.12
DELICIOUS!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Cheryl B.
On Sep 26, 2008
Is there anything you can't cook? I made these the other night, expecting that if it came from you, it Had to be good! Well, you didn't disappoint this time either! I followed it to the letter, and it was hard keeping them long enough to get to the table! I served them as a side dish, and they easily could've been the main star! Thanks again for posting a true winner. Will always check in to see more of your "goodies"!!
From: cookalot #2
On Aug 3, 2008
I used Hy's seasoning salt, and the flavor was not what I want. I also used plain onions, and I think the green onions would be more flavorful. I definitely like soaking the potatoes. I will soak them longer next time. I would have given 4 stars, except I didn't really follow your recipe to the letter. Thanks!
From: BakerNurse
On Jul 21, 2007
We just ate in an authentic German restaurant and had latkes - so my husband was dying for me to make some at home. I mixed these up - omitting the parsley - and before I got them to the table, he had eaten half of them - and then complained there weren't enough for dinner!! Guess I'll be making these again - thanks Kittencal!
From: glitter
On Nov 27, 2007
This is how I like my Potato Cakes..and have been making them like this since I can remember. Yummy. Can't beat this recipe. I usually use the salt..I like your idea of cayenne pepper and garlic powder. I love garlic anyway and will have to try that. As usual another good one! Thanks for writing it's a winner!
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