Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 lbs russet potatoes
1 large sweet onion , about the size of a baseball
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 tsp kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
vegetable oil (for frying )

Directions:

In a food processor or through a salad shooter, grate peeled potatoes and onion.
Line a sieve with cheesecloth and transfer potatoes and onion to the sieve.
Set sieve over a bowl, twist the cheesecloth into a pouch, and squeeze out as much moisture as you can.
Let the mixture drain at least 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, pour off liquid from the bowl, but leave the white potato starch that settles on the bottom of the bowl.
To the starch, add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to taste.
Return drained potato-and-onion mixture and combine well.
Return this entire mixture to the sieve and set the sieve over a bowl. Your latke mixture will continue to weep while you're cooking. This is normal, but you don't want any of this moisture; it'll turn your potatoes red.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Take about 2 tablespoons worth of the mixture into your hands and press them together to make a thin cake.
Drop this pressed cake into the oil and fry until brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side; latkes should be golden and crisp on both sides.
Eat right away or keep warm in oven
Serve with apple sauce or sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	456.36 Kcal (1911 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.08g	8%
Cholesterol	186mg	62%
Sodium	2245.39mg	94%
Potassium	2046.53mg	44%
Total Carbs	84.49g	28%
Sugars	7.54g	30%
Dietary Fiber	7.86g	31%
Protein	18.31g	37%
Vitamin C	31.3mg	52%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	106.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.98 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.05g	8%
Cholesterol	38.3mg	62%
Sodium	462.38mg	94%
Potassium	421.43mg	44%
Total Carbs	17.4g	28%
Sugars	1.55g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	31%
Protein	3.77g	37%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	52%
Iron	0.9mg	25%
Calcium	22mg	11%

* 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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