Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:4 or more

Ingredients

• 5 large potatoes, peeled
• 1 large onion
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt
• 3/4 tsp (4 ml). pepper
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) oil for frying

Preparation

• Grate potatoes and onion on the fine side of a grater, or in a food processor, put in a blender with a little bit water if needed.
• Strain grated potatoes and onion through a colander, pressing out excess water.
• Add eggs, flour, and seasoning; mix well.
• Heat 1/2 cup (125 ml) oil in skillet.
• With a medium to medium high heat (all stoves are different) and place large 1 tbsp (15 ml) of batter at a time into hot sizzling oil and fry on one side for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Turn over and fry on other side 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Continue with remaining batter until used up, adding more oil when necessary.
• Serve with sour cream and sauteed apples or applesauce on the side.
• Variation: Zucchini or Carrot Latkes: Substitute 5 medium zucchini or 5 medium carrots for potatoes.

Comments

Depending on your family, this recipe has differing names. Some people call it Kugel and some Latkes. Kugel is generally known as a Noodle Pudding, however many, many families refer to Kugel as a broad spectrum of recipes that primarily come from Eastern European Countries.