Latkes with Applesauce

These crispy potato pancakes traditionally served at Hanukkah are also delicious in a brunch tapas spread, along with Florentine bagels.

Serves:  6
Hands-on:  35 minutes
Total:  35 minutes
Difficulty:  Easy

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 lb potatoes

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp chopped yellow onion

• 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt

• 1⁄8 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 1⁄2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

• 1⁄2 cup applesauce

• 1⁄2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Peel the potatoes and grate them. Put the grated potatoes in a bowl and fill with water to rinse. Beat the egg in another bowl and add the onion, salt, and pepper to it.

2. Squeeze the water out of the shredded potatoes in handfuls and put them in the bowl with the egg. Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes, then mix everything together.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and scoop latkes into it. Flatten the latkes and cook until brown and crisp on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

4. Serve hot with applesauce and sour cream.