Chompie's prides itself on being the Valley's favorite "New York Style Deli Restaurant, Bagel Factory and Bakery." Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are especially popular for Hanukkah.
Ingredients:
- 6-large russet potatoes
- 2-large yellow onions
- 4-eggs
- 1/2 cup matzo meal
- 2-tsp salt
- 1-tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Preparation:
Shred potatoes on a grater and put in large mixing bowl. Dice onions and put in with potatoes. In a separate bowl mix eggs, salt, pepper, onion powder and baking powder. Mix liquid in with potatoes and onions. Slowly pour and fold matzo meal into bowl. In a frying pan place about a 1/4 inch of vegetable oil and bring to temperature. Scoop mixture into pancakes that are about 3 inches in diameter and fry till golden brown then turn over until done. Yield: about 24 pancakes.
