Latkes
Latkes are potato pancakes, commonly associated with the Jewish cultural tradition in the United States and Europe. They can be and are served any time, but traditionally form part of the menu during the celebration of Chanukah. Eating potato pancakes is not one of the mitzvot of Chanukah; that is, it is not a fundamental part of the Chanukah rituals, and has no religious significance. It is seen as appropriate to eat foods cooked in oil during a festival that celebrates the miracle of the Chanukah oil.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium onion, peeled
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons matzo meal, cornmeal, or flour
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Applesauce, sour cream, and/or sugar for serving
Ingredients for 4 servings (1.1 kg) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Grate the potatoes and onions.
- 2
Place grated potatoes and onions in cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Squeeze mixture well to drain excess moisture, which will ensure proper frying.
Stovetop - 3
Mix drained potato and onion mixture with egg, matzo meal, and salt.
- 4
Heat oil in a 10-inch (25 cm) pan over medium heat until it is quite hot. Drop 1–2 tablespoons of the potato mixture per pancake into the pan. Flip partway through the cooking to allow both sides to fry.
Stovetop - 5
Serve with applesauce, sour cream, and/or sugar as a topping.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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