Hanukkah Recipes for Vegetarians: Grandma's Potato "Latkes"

Once upon a time, among a little girl's first memories was the memory of tasting her grandma's potato pancakes. Mmmm good! This is a traditional Hanukkah season favorite, not only for vegetarians but for everyone! And of course, the little girl was me. "Latkes" is the Hebrew word for pancakes. These are made from potatoes, not wheat. Hanukkah this year is not until December 21. So you have plenty of time to get your potato grater ready!

5 cups grated white potatoes

1 large grated onion

3 eggs, pre-beaten

3/4 cup matzo meal*

1 teaspoon or more salt(to taste)

Ground pepper (to taste).

*Matzo meal - The label may say "Cake Meal" - you can usually find this in the ethnic section of your grocery store by either the Manischewitz or Streits brand name.

Hand or process-grate the potatoes. Drain.

Grate the onions. Drain. Add to potatoes.

Add other items.

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a frying pan until bubbling.

Form hamburger-shaped patties in a size of your choice and drop into pan.

Fry until golden brown, flip and do same.

Drain on paper towels.

These are delicious topped with either a choice of sour cream, applesauce or ketchup. You can also make these the easy way - Streits has a box of ready-made Potato Pancake Mix!