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Crispy potato latkes with different toppings, including salmon, creme fraiche and guacamole.
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Latke Bar with Toppings

What better way to celebrate Hanukkah, then with a latke bar! Have a latke party with potato latkes and all sorts of toppings to chose from!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Jewish
Keyword: latke bar, latke party, latke toppings
Servings: 12 latkes
Calories: 100kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Crispy Potato Latkes

Latke Toppings

Instructions

Potato Latkes

  • Using a food processor with a shred attachment, shred the potatoes, onion and zucchini. If you don't have one, a box grater with large wholes works great.
  • Working in batches, use a clean kitchen towel and take about a cup of the mixture and tie it up inside the towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Add the shredded vegetables to a large bowl, along with the eggs, matzo meal and Kosher salt and stir to combine well.
  • Heat wide skillet over medium heat and pour about ½ inch of vegetable oil in the pan and heat the oil so it comes up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a large regular tablespoon to scoop up the latke mixture and carefully place it in the hot oil, frying 3-4 latkes at a time.
  • Fry the latkes on first side for 3-4 minutes and then flip over and fry other side for another 3 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.
  • Transfer fried latkes onto a wire rack to drain any excess oil and immediately sprinkle with salt while the latkes are still hot.
  • Serve latkes with assorted garnishes and toppings.

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Notes

Latke mixture yields about 10-12 latkes, depending on the size, make them smaller to yield more. 
When frying, look for the crispy edges, then flip over. 
Cooked latkes can be made ahead and re-heated in the oven until warmed through.
Don't add toppings until you are ready to serve, as some of the toppings can make the latkes soggy. 
To make latkes gluten free, substitute potato starch or gluten free flour blend for the all purpose flour. 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg