and that is when I learned the most amazing thing E.V.E.R.
they celebrate with fried foods...
...like donuts...yeah...DONUTS!
and
....
I was already to sign up...
and then
then....
then... we discovered Latkes....
oh.my.word!
Yeah, we have now decided to become Messianic Jews so we can celebrate...
...
or maybe will just eat the food...
anyways...
Potato Latkes
2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
(this is so easy with a food processor...can't imagine doing it without!)
1 tablespoon grated onion (we used more)
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup oil for frying or more...
Place the peeled shredded potatoes in a cheesecloth (paper towel or very clean dish towel) and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!
BLOG EDIT....this is VERY important...latkes are yummy and amazing if eaten HOT...cold latkes are like a nasty fish stick....don't even try it...
here is also a link with hints on how to make latkes even better!
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Making-Latkes/Detail.aspx
and happy last night of Chanukah....
here is also a great link with a wonderful Jewish Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGg65d-7FrM
1 comment:
I've always said I wanted to become Jewish...for the food and tradition!!!!!!
And I've always wanted to make these....I think I finally will :)
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