Whether you're a latke rookie or a potato-grating pro, I'm about to share the game-changing techniques that will elevate your Hanukkah frying game from "pretty good" to "people will fight over the last one" status.
I imagine they fry amazingly well in avocado oil. The price here in Israel is quite prohibitive and it's several times the price of even high quality local olive oil so I've never actually cooked with it before!
Very good article and recipe. I have never made latkes but have wanted to try for some time. When I do, I will follow your instructions. I love the bit about using the potato starch in the bottom of the bowl. I will have to substitute gluten-free flour for the matzo meal, so I hope it will work.
I learned to wring the potatoes many years ago and later added onion because I liked it, nice to have that part confirmed by Science! I will definitely wring twice - and rest! - in future. Thanks!
What’s stressful about latkes? Too early?
Loved this!!
Moisture is the enemy!
I look forward to upping my latke game using your method. My matzo meal will be the gluten-free variety, hopefully that'll work.
Not a problem at all! You can also use potato starch as a gluten-free option.
Great post - my first few batches of latkes were hockey pucks as well! My grandmother swore by crisco, I now use avocado oil.
I imagine they fry amazingly well in avocado oil. The price here in Israel is quite prohibitive and it's several times the price of even high quality local olive oil so I've never actually cooked with it before!
Harry! This is stressing me out! Kidding.
To quote my mom, these are the best latkes she’s ever had (I agree!).
THRILLLED to hear that!
Very good article and recipe. I have never made latkes but have wanted to try for some time. When I do, I will follow your instructions. I love the bit about using the potato starch in the bottom of the bowl. I will have to substitute gluten-free flour for the matzo meal, so I hope it will work.
I learned to wring the potatoes many years ago and later added onion because I liked it, nice to have that part confirmed by Science! I will definitely wring twice - and rest! - in future. Thanks!
Do you think moisture is the enemy with potato kugel also? Or would you not not speak to that?