GoLdeN PotaTo LAtkEs

GOLDEN POTATO LATKES

3 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled

1 medium onion

2 T lemon juice

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

½ C unsalted matzo meal

1 t kosher salt

¾ t pepper

6 T butter

6 T peanut oil

Grate potatoes and onion through large holes of box grater; toss with lemon juice. Spread onto 2 clean dry kitchen towels. Roll up towels and squeeze out excess liquid. Place potatoes in bowl.

Stir in eggs, matzo meal, salt and peper.

Melt 2 T butter and 2 T oil in skillet on medium high heat. Drop 6-8 loosely packed ¼ cupfuls of mixture in hot pan. Cook 3-5 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels.

Can serve with Horseradish Sour Cream Sauce

8 oz. sour cream

2 T chives

4 t horseradish

1 t lemon zest

Mix well and let rest for at least 30 minutes. Adding salt if needed.