How long does it take to make Potato Latkes?
Fry about 4 minutes per side, until golden.
11 minTotal
4 minActive time
7 minSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Grate the potatoes and the onion on the coarse grater and squeeze out the liquid well by hand | 3 min |
| 2 | Mix with the eggs, flour, salt and black pepper into a smooth batter | 1 min |
| 3 | Heat the oil' in a generous layer in a wide pan' over medium-high heat. Drop in tbsp of batter, flatten lightly and fry 3–4 minutes per side | 7 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until the latkes are golden
Tips
- Squeezing is the secret to crispness: grated potato is full of water, and without squeezing the latke steams and comes out soft and greasy.
- Don't add cold oil to the hot oil midway: take out the latkes, add oil, wait for it to heat up and carry on.
Common Mistakes
- What you brown (meat, patties, schnitzel) goes into hot oil: in lukewarm oil it soaks it up and comes out greasy. For onion and garlic that you soften, oil heated over medium or low heat is enough; do not wait for it to smoke.
More Ways
- For 1 kg potatoes (4–5 large), 2–3 eggs.
- Squeeze the grated potatoes and onion well before mixing.
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