Latke Sundaes Recipes

LATKE SUNDAES

Steps:

• Using a food processor or hand grater, shred the potatoes. Toss them with the salt and lemon juice and transfer them to a colander lined with cheesecloth. Allow to sit for a few minutes, then use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible and discard the liquid.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the potato mixture. Stir to coat evenly and then mix in the flour until evenly combined.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Using a 1/3-to-1/2-inch scoop, pack the mixture firmly and add scoops of the mixture to the oil, spacing them out so as not to crowd the pan, cooking in batches. Press the scoops down with a spatula to get 1/2-inch-thick patties. Fry until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed between batches.
• Sundae assembly: Top a hot latke with a scoop of chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a light sprinkle of the crushed peppermints. Serve immediately!

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as possible.
• Working quickly, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
• In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), use a heaping tablespoon to drop the batter into the hot pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape the drops into discs. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Coarsley grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl, or use a food processor with a coarse grating blade. Leave the mixture to rest for about 15 mins so the liquid releases from the onions and potatoes. Carefully drain off the liquid for about 30 mins until the mixture is dry, then put in a cheese cloth and squeeze out the remaining liquid.
• Add the eggs, flour, 1 tsp sea salt and pepper, and mix well. Pour the oil into the pan so that it is 2-3cm deep. Set over a medium heat for a few minutes until it ripples.
• Carefully spoon in the mixture to the size you want - 2 tbsp for large latkes or 1 tbsp for small. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, and cook on each side until browned for 2 mins. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then season with a sprinkling of salt. Serve with the soured cream and smoked salmon, finished with a sprinkling of chives, or just apple sauce - both are traditional.