This post has nothing to do with trust… well almost nothing
If I were stranded on a desert island and given one food choice it would be potatoes. Fortunately I can enjoy them in my kitchen, especially during Chanukah. Nothing spells “comfort food” quite like latkes! (And the house will retain the aroma for days).
Over the years I’ve experimented with all sort of recipes and have uncovered several “must dos” for the perfect crispy latke.
The ingredients:
Potatoes, onions, eggs, salt & pepper (no flour, no baking soda)
The secrets:
- Combine peeled Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes (preferably organic)
- Do not use the Cuisinart! Grate by hand with the “large side” of the box grater
- Have a thin kitchen towel or cheesecloth available to wring out all the liquid from the grated potatoes
- Grate onion into potatoes after step above
- Remember the electric frying pan you received as a wedding gift? This is the one time in the year when you should use it! Set temp around 375 degrees.
- Keep the latkes small. They fry faster, thinner and crispier.
- I’ve been using organic Canola oil for frying. A little goes a long way and latkes are not greasy.
- Some apple sauce and sour cream… and maybe a nice glass of wine.
- Don’t worry about rewarming the leftovers. There won’t be any!
Have I missed any secrets? What’s yours?
Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas!
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Barbara Brooks Kimmel, CEO & Cofounder Trust Across America-Trust Around the World
In our home, Christmas isn’t complete until I make my Mom’s butter tart recipe. It’s more of a Canadian tradition that crosses all religions and is a cross between Pecan Pie and Sugar Pie.
I love potato latkes and will definitely be making your recipe.They sound delicious.
Happy Holidays to all.
Lea
Hi Lea- why don’t you post the recipe here? Maybe others will do the same!