Latkes (Hannukah Potato Pancakes)

What's better than a deep fried hash brown for dinner? 

Ingredients

4-6 Medium Idaho Potatoes
1 Medium Onion 
2 Tablespoons of Flour (or more as needed)
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Olive Oil (or more as needed)
Salt and Pepper to taste
A pinch of Nutmeg 
Applesauce and sour cream for serving

*A Carrot (for frying) 

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate your potatoes and onions. Transfer the peeled and grated potatoes and onions to a clean cloth and wring out as much liquid as possible.

Step 2

Take the drained potatoes and onions; and mix them with the flour, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until the mixture is well incorporated. 

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. 

Step 4

Once oil is hot, take 1/3 cup of potato mixture per Latke. Make a patty/ pancake and place in the oil.

*Tip: Putting a chunk of a carrot helps to regulate the oil temperature and also helps to keep oil clean (and less likely to burn).

Step 5

Fry until the latke is brown and crisp on the bottom, then flip (2-3 minutes per side).

Note: If the latkes don't hold shape, add flour to the mixture.

Step 6

Finish frying the Latkes and add oil as needed. 

Step 7

As you finish frying, put the Latkes on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste, if you'd like.

Serve Latkes with applesauce and/or sour cream.