On Apr 3, 7:55*pm, Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:
> Hello Folks:
>
> The elderly relative finally had a suggestion when i asked her what she
> might like to eat to day.
>
> Latkes. Now i have several recipes but i was just wondering if any one
> has any hints or tips? *I have never made them before, any potato
> recommendations? any ideas for toppings other than sour cream? given the
> basic ingredients im thinking ketchup or even a good beef or chicken gravy.
>
> And surely there's got to be some garlic in there somewhere?
>
> INGREDIENTS
>
> * * 2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
> * * 1 tablespoon grated onion
> * * 3 eggs, beaten
> * * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
> * * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
> * * 1/2 cup peanut oil
>
> * * 1. Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much
> moisture as possible.
> * * 2. In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt
> together.
> * * 3. 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.

Yukon or Russets for sure.
When grating the potatoes, grate the onion in alternately, so that
the potatoes do not turn grey or brown.
A teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar brightens the flavor. (From a
kids book of hanukkah recipes)

maxine in ri