Chron Cooks ft. Jacob Lewis: Latkes

Jacob Lewis/The Hofstra Chronicle

Passed down from generation to generation, every Jewish family has their own variation on the latke recipe. During Hanukkah, the traditional potato pancake is a reminder of the miracle of the oil in the temple burning for eight nights, and pairs well with applesauce. Some are crispier, some are fluffier, but all are delicious.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup milk

2 eggs

3 cups raw potatoes, diced

1 small onion, quartered

3 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into blender in order listed above.

Cover and run through until all potatoes have gone through blades. Be careful not to over blend.

Slowly pour batter in small quantities onto a hot, greased frying pan or griddle.

Fry until one side is golden brown, and then flip until other side is the same color.

Serve hot. Applesauce may be added to taste.

Enjoy!