How To Make Delicious Potato Latkes For Hanukkah
Sure you could buy them at the store, but making them from scratch is so much better!
Yes, it takes a lot of effort to make potato latkes. Mostly because of the time it takes to peel and grate the potatoes and onions. For this reason, I have not made potato latkes for Hanukkah in years.
Ok, I’ll be honest. I have only made them once or twice in my life. When my kids were little my mother-in-law lived nearby and she would make them. So, as a busy working mom, I relied on her every year. And, she never did disappoint! They were thin, crispy, salty patties from heaven. If I had my choice, I would eat them every night of Hanukkah instead of a meal.
But, my mother-in-law moved away five years ago and now, if I want those delicious potato pancakes, I have to make them myself. For the last couple of Hanukkahs I have been too crazy with work and life during December. I barely had enough time to get gifts, let alone make latkes! So, I bought them at a local deli and they were very good, but absolutely cannot compare to the taste and texture of a potato pancake that comes straight out of the pan.
Now that my kids are older and with more time on my hands since Covid, I vowed I was going to make them this year. Yesterday, I pulled out the…
