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Everyone has a favorite potato latke recipe for Hanukkah. Here’s one from Zabar’s, supplied by a grandma, of course. A couple of modern-day shortcuts that Bubbie might not have approved of—the potatoes aren’t peeled and they’re grated in a food processor.

Potato pancakes (latkes). Photo:by robbplusjessie via flickr.

Grandma Bertha’s Latkes
Andrea Watman

INGREDIENTS
4 Idaho Potatoes (Washed but not peeled)
1 Large Yellow Onion
3 Large Eggs
1-2 Cups Regular Flour
1 Tablespoon Coarse Salt
½ Tablespoon Fresh Ground Pepper

Oil for Frying (I Use Half Olive Oil / Half Corn Oil)

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December 6th, 2009 | Tags: 10023, 10024, 10025, hanukkah, latkes, Manhattan, New York, potato pancakes, upper west side, Zabar's | Category: Hannukah, Jewish Holiday Cooking, Manhattan, New York City, cooking, holidays, recipes, upper west side |  Print This Post | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL