Potato Latkes I

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 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 for frying

Recipe

• place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
• in a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
• 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!