Potato Latkes With Sour Cream Recipes

POTATO LATKES I

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
• In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
• In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!

APPLE-POTATO LATKES WITH CINNAMON SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream or yogurt, cinnamon and syrup. Cover and chill until ready to use.
• Coarsely grate the apples, potato and onion. Put the mixture in a clean dish towel and squeeze to wring out as much liquid as possible. For the crispiest pancakes, you want the least moisture.
• Working quickly, put the mixture in a large bowl, add the flour, eggs, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
• In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan, cooking 3 to 4 latkes at a time. Use a spatula to flatten the scoops into disks. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes, flip them. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with dollops of the cinnamon sour cream on top.

POTATO LATKES WITH SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place potatoes and onions, in small batches, in food processor container fitted with steel shredder; cover. Process using on/off action until potatoes are coarsely chopped. Spoon into large colander to drain. Let stand 10 to 15 min., stirring occasionally.
• Place potato mixture in large bowl; stir in eggs and crumbs.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet. Spoon scant 1/4 cup potato mixture into hot oil, pressing lightly to flatten. Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place on ovenproof platter; keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining oil and potato mixture, cooking a few at a time. Serve with sour cream.

LATKES WITH CHIVE SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• 1. For the Sour Cream: Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
• 2. For the Latkes. Grate the potatoes, and onions on a box grater. Place on clean kitchen towel and squeeze all the water out. Place the potatoes and onions in a bowl. Grate the cheese and add to the potatoes.
• 3. Add the egg, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven at 200 degrees. Place a baking sheet in the oven.
• 4. Place a skillet on the stove and add some oil. Place the potato mixture in a measuring cup. You the size you want the latkes to be. I use 1 cup but generally you make them small. Dump the latkes in the oil and press down until flattened. Fry until browned and crispy on both sides. Place them in the oven to keep warm as you do other batches.
• 5. Serve with the sour cream mixture.