Latkes frying. These latkes were made with potatoes grated into long strips.
"Latka" redirects here. For the character from Taxi, see Latka Gravas.
Potato pancakes, also known as latkes or latkas (Yiddish: לאַטקעס), are shallow-fried pancakes of grated potato and egg, often flavored with grated onion. Potato pancakes may be topped with a variety of condiments, ranging from the savory (such as sour cream) to the sweet (such as applesauce or sugar), or they may be served ungarnished. Potato pancakes are commonly associated with traditional Yiddish and Polish cuisine, although other cuisines (including those of India and Korea) also have similar potato pancakes. It is also the national dish of Belarus. In Bavaria, Germany it is also very much liked under the name "Reiberdatschi" or "Kartoffelpuffer", it is eaten either salty as a side dish or sweet with apple sauce and cinnamon.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients until well blended. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto hot, greased skillet. Spread the batter and brown pancakes on both sides. Serve hot.
Hanukkah tradition
Latkes are traditionally eaten during the JewishHanukkah festival. The custom probably came from a preference for fried food to celebrate the miracle involving olive oil in the Second Temple of ancient Israel.citation needed
