Crispy Potato Latkes Recipe

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Crispy Potato Latkes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Using a box grater, coarsely grate the potatoes lengthwise, and grate onions.
  2. Put the grated potatoes and onions together in cheesecloth or a towel and twist it to squeeze out all the excess liquid.
  3. Put the dry potatoes and onions in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to personal preference.
  4. Fold in the egg whites and chives to bind the mixture together.
  5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with 1/4 inch of oil.
  6. For each pancake, take about 2Tblsp of the potatoe mixture and drop into the hot oil; gently flatten with a spatula so they fry up thin and crispy.
  7. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden.
  8. Remove to paper towels to drain, season with salt while the potato pancakes are still hot.
  9. Continue frying rest of mixture, adding more oil as needed, until all of the mixture is used up.
  10. Serve immediately with desired condiment (applesauce or sour cream), if desired.
  11. This recipe yields (about) 20 pancakes (4 )each in size.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 39.86 Kcal (167 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 10.78mg 0%
Potassium 213.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.31g 3%
Sugars 0.83g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 4%
Protein 1.53g 3%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 6%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 9.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.52 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 21.78mg 0%
Potassium 431.34mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.79g 3%
Sugars 1.68g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 4%
Protein 3.09g 3%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 2%
Calcium 19.3mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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