Kittencal's Crispy Potato And Green Onion Pancakes (latkes)

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons flour (or use matzo meal)
• 2 -4 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, or use salt to taste)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
• 4 -6 green onions, finely chopped (use as much as you like i use lots!)
• 3 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (good to add in!) (optional)
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 grate the potatoes using a the coarse side if the grater or use a food processor.
• 2 place into a large bowl and cover with cold water.
• 3 allow the grated potatoes to soak for at least a minimum of 8 hours or even up to 2 days.
• 4 using your hands firmly squeeze handfuls of the grated potatoes to remove as much liquid as possible, then place in a large mixing bowl.
• 5 add in egg, flour, seasoned salt and pepper; mix well with a wooden spoon, then add in the green onions and parsley (if using).
• 6 heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• 7 place a heaping tablespoonful of the potato mixture into the hot skillet and using a fork, flatten slightly (the edges will be uneven!).
• 8 sprinkle with more salt if desired.
• 9 place only a few pancakes in the pan, careful not to over crowd.
• 10 cook until golden and crisp on both sides adding in more oil if needed).
• 11 repeat with remaining potato mixture.
• 12 delicious!