omnomnom...!

[sekhet]

Latkes!

[Æsbiorn]

Where's the applesauce....  -.^

[Djfurball]

True story: never had a latke in my life.

Also true story: Someone at work said you are supposed to eat them with apple sauce and sour cream. I don't mean applesauce OR sour cream, I mean applesauce IN sour cream. That sounds awful.

[Giggitee]

Where's the applesauce....  -.^

He's alive ! :O

[sekhet]

True story: never had a latke in my life.

You've been deprived.  Go have latkes!  Now!  Next thing you're gonna tell us you've never had matzoh ball soup.

Also true story: Someone at work said you are supposed to eat them with apple sauce and sour cream. I don't mean applesauce OR sour cream, I mean applesauce IN sour cream. That sounds awful.

Both?  Ew.  Applesauce, yes.  Sour cream and chives, ok.  Together?  Nasty.

[Perinon]

I have never had any of the strange combinations of foods mentioned in this thread, and I am ultra-keen-o on food, so I do, in fact, feel deprived.

On the other hand, had home-made fondou session with friends tonight, so that was quality.

[Amyliz]

oh my god i fucking love latkes

[sekhet]

There is no excuse for latke deprivation!

Potato Latkes

* 2 lb. russet potatoes
* 1 medium onion, pureed (about 1 cup)
* 2 large egg
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/2 cup flour (or matzo meal)

* Pure olive oil for frying

Peel potatoes and shred in food processor (or with a box grater). Place potato shreds in a bowl and submerge in cold water for five minutes. Drain, then place in a clean kitchen towel, roll up, and twist forcefully to press juices out.  Set potato shreds aside.

Combine potato shreds, eggs, onion puree, salt, and flour — mix thoroughly.

In large skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil to 375-degrees. By heaping tablespoons, spoon batter into hot oil and press slightly into latke shape. Do not crowd the pan, as doing so will detrimentally lower the oil temperature — fry about five or six latkes at a time, depending on pan size. Cook five minutes, until brown on bottom, them flip and cook five minutes more. Place on paper towels to drain.

Yields 24 latkes

[sekhet]

We had more latkes and blintzes for dinner tonight.  They were gone before I could take any pictures.