cooking for Hanukkah

The last night of Hanukkah is tomorrow night. And this is our favorite Hanukkah treat - hands down. Deceptively simple but decadently delicious... potato latkes!

They make great party food - you can even use them as a replacement for a cracker to make rustic canapes (though I haven't actually tried this, just seen it done).

Here's our favorite latke recipe.

1 big (organic) potato
1 small onion
1/4 cup of flour (we use whole spelt)
1 large egg
salt and pepper

Use a big box grater for both of them (alternatively you can use a food processor but I prefer the grater). Try to squeeze out as much water as possible from both the onion and potato. Then whisk in the flour, egg, and seasoning.

Then heat about 2 tbsp of oil in a big pan, and pack a tablespoon (not heaping), dropping them into the hot pan, and flattening them slightly.

I cook mine for 10-15 minutes a side (approximately, usually less the second batch) and then flip.

You can easily increase the number of latkes you make by keeping the same ratio of ingredients above but simply using more of them. I've never once had any leftover latkes.

So for those of you celebrating, enjoy the last of the holiday tomorrow... and for those of you looking forward to your own holiday celebrations - hope you find this recipe as delightful as we do!