Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

Wish you all a very happy Hanukkah. This week I am sharing with you a typical jewish recipe, which is a must eat during the days of Hanukkah. These latkes or the potato pancakes are so tasty that you can eat them even  if you are not celebrating the festival.

 
Ingredients:
•4 large potatoes
•1 medium onion
•1 large egg
•1 tsp. salt
•1/2 tsp. white pepper
•1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
•1/2 tsp. baking powder
•vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation:
1. Grate potatoes and onion. Transfer to colander and squeeze mixture to press out as much liquid as possible.
 
2. In a large bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper, flour and baking powder. Add potato and onions, and mix well.

3. Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet.
 
4. Drop about 2 tablespoons of potato mixture into the pan for each pancake. Flatten with back of spoon so each pancake is about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.

5. Fry over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Turn carefully with 2 spatulas so oil does not splatter. 6. Drain on paper towels.

7. Before frying each new batch, stir potato mixture. If all the oil is absorbed, add a little more to the pan.

8. Serve hot with applesauce, or sour cream, or sugar.
 
Recipe Source : http://judaism.about.com/od/chanukahrecipes/r/latkas.htm