CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
Potato pancakes have a creamy, almost mashed-potato-like center, with a thin, golden, crisp exterior. Latkes, on the other hand, should have a deeply browned crust, with wispy, lacy edges. Latkes also aren't hash browns.
Too thick in the center will mean they are soggy and undercooked. The pancakes should be about 1/4 thick after pressing down on them. Over-crowding the skillet with pancakes will prevent browning on the edges and result in soggy/mushy potato pancakes, which is why cooking these in batches is so important.
For the pancakes
- 100g plain flour.
- 2 large eggs, plus one beaten, for brushing.
- 150ml milk.
- 50g breadcrumbs.
- salad or baked beans, to serve (optional)
canola oil. Fry in an oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil or canola oil is usually best, because of its high smoking point. Latkes were traditionally made with schmaltz, or chicken fat, so if you have access to it, you should certainly add it in, because it does contribute to the flavor.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(Xcy8ZtOYFbKnwPAP7vWU8A0__36,
Crispy, fried, slightly oniony potato pancakes with decadent (that's a euphemism for fattening) toppings. Why latkes? The simple answer is that they're meant to remind Jews of the miracle of the oil associated with Hanukkah.