Latkes
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 people
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Course
Main Course
Latkes
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Polish traditional latkes are potato hash browns served with applesauce and sour cream during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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Ingredients
For the sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk (or fermented milk)
For the applesauce
- 5 apple
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 clove whole
- raisins optional, a handful
For the latkes
- 6 potato
- 1 large onion , grated
- 2 egg
- 3 tablespoons matzo meal (or regular flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Sour cream
- Prepare the sour cream the day before, or ideally 2 days before.
- Heat the heavy cream in a double boiler until it reaches the temperature of 180F/82C.
- Allow the cream to cool to room temperature.
- Pour into a glass jar (that can close with a lid) and add the tablespoon of buttermilk or fermented milk. Stir.
- Cover the jar with a rather thick cloth or towel, so as not to seal and allow gas to escape.
- Store at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours.
- Then, close the jar tightly with its lid and refrigerate.
- Sour cream will keep 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Apple compote
- Peel, core and cut the apples into quarters. Place them in a saucepan with the sugar, spices and apple juice.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Poke the apples to ensure that they are soft and stop cooking. Remove the cloves.
- Crush with a fork for a chunky apple sauce or mix in blender for a smooth one. Add raisins (optional). Cool.
Latkes
- Peel, wash and dry the potatoes.
- Grate them and press them through a fine sieve or fine cheesecloth to get rid of most of the moisture.
- Then add all other ingredients and mix well to obtain a homogeneous consistency.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan. Shape shredded potato pancakes and place them gently into the frying oil with a slotted spoon.
- Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking so they are golden brown.
- Place the latkes on paper towel and serve immediately.
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