Latkes are Jewish potato pancakes fried in oil, one of our yummiest Hanukkah food traditions. Why is oil so important in the celebration of Hanukkah?Here's my recipe for how to make Potato Pancakes with tips and a video to help any potato latke recipe work for you.
Wondering how to make latkes low fat? Remember that oil is tied to the meaning of Hanukkah, so allow yourself to enjoy a few.
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You might not want to indulge in fried crispy latkes all eight nights of Chanukah, so balance out your menu with an abundance of raw and roasted vegetables, salads and these baked latkes.
I've tried them and they are really quite delicious.
There are a lot of requests for this, but I have not tried and tested my own, so I am sending you to Recipezaar where you can find a well rated mashed potato pancake recipe.
Looking for a new twist on the classic latke? Here's another best seller from my catering days. I call these parsnip, potato and zucchini laktes Winter Vegetable Fritters and I serve them with a creamy dill sauce.
