Latkas - Vegetarian

These are good. There's nothing shocking about them, but at the same time, they really are tasty. If fried foods don't work well with you, this isn't the meal for you. It can take a little time (unless you have a food processor - if you do, power to you). However, it is worth the time.

Latkas

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 - not deep frying, but definitely a good layer to fry with)

Directions:

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.

*Cheesecloth is a great way to help squeeze out the moisture as you can ring it out.

Found at: http://judaism.about.com/od/chanukahrecipes/r/latkas.htm