Latkes are some of my favorite little snacks in the whole world. It’s weird that even though I like them so much, I only manage to make them around the holidays. Last year I had to make about 300 latkes for a swanky Hollywood producers party that I was catering and I pretty much hated life by the end of making them, maybe that’s why I haven’t made latkes since. But whatever.
I made them again this week and devoured them! I served them with the tradition sour cream for everyone else… but for myself… can you guess what I served it with…. GUACAMOLE!!! Pretty much the best decision I have ever made. I don’t know why these aren’t served with guacamole more often. They are amazing!
Potato and Onion Latkes
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 large yukon gold potatoes peeled
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
- 2 tbsp. AP Flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- Sea Salt and pepper
- Grapeseed oil for frying
- Sour cream or any other toppings you prefer
Instructions
- In a large bowl, grate the onion and the flour with a box grater. You can also do this in a food processor, if you have the right attachments.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from mixture and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to another bowl and add the chives, flour, eggs, and salt and pepper. Gently mix together with a fork.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of grape seed oil into a large pan and heat over medium high heat.
- To form the latkes, take 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and flatten it into a 3 inch circle. Fry for about 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. (adjust time if your latkes are browning faster)
- Transfer latkes to a paper tower lined plate and let some of the oil drip off. Serve with sour cream or any other toppings you prefer.
The guacamole is a great idea paired with latkes. I will keep that in my mind when I make these 🙂 xo
i’d love it if you air-mailed these to me today…just sayin’ 😉 they look incredible!
Latkes have become a total guilty pleasure for me lately. I make them with scallions, egg whites and a little salt and pepper. Topped with some sour cream, HOLY YUM! These look wonderful and super delicious, Gaby. Great job!
You and your guac love crack me up! I’m right there with you though. Yum!
What a delish recipe… those ingredients are wonderful!
Believe it or not I have made this with Guacamole and LOVED IT.. I have also made it with mushroom sauce (more like a gravy) and everyone loved it:)
These look so good and super simple. I’ll have to try it with guacamole. Great idea!
LOL! I love your love of guacamole! Cracks me up…
omg. these latkes looks so crunchy and delicious!
I LOVE potato pancakes but NEVER make them. I can’t imagine why. I love how crispy these are, so now I think I have absolutely NO excuse not to make these. My mom always served her potato pancakes with apple sauce.
Hmmm. How about giving us a great recipe for home made apple sauce? Then I would truly have no excuses…….
I’ve been making latkes this week too, of course. I wanted to make kohlrabi latkes but kohlrabi season appears to be over…boo! But the potato latkes were delicious, and I made apple-pear sauce to go with them!
This looks so delicious. I’ve never made latkes and am loving all the recipes from this past week. I’m so glad I found your blog. I was just watching you on WMBLY on the Food BlogHer panel and I really appreciated what you had to say about recipes.
Gaby- these latkes are gorgeous. My always look terrible- so now I know where a go to recipe is. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so delicious. I’ve never made latkes and am loving all the recipes from this past week. I’m so glad I found your blog. I was just watching you on WMBLY on the Food BlogHer panel and I really appreciated what you had to say about recipes.
I can’t wait to try these! They look and sound super yummy.
I’m going to assume that in number 1 when you said “grate the onion and the flour with a box grater” You meant the onion and 3 potatoes, right?
I have always looked for this sort of recipe, so glad i found it! Do you pre cook the potatoe, or rather just shred them raw?
Would you be willing to convert this page so that I may place it in my recipe box and easily print? Thank you!
100% just updated it for you!
Thank you! These are amazing!
Omg…. Just made these for first time they awesome….served mine with zesty ranch.