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[[Potato pancakes]], also known as latkes or latkas (Yiddish: לאַטקעס, Hebrew: לביבה levivah, plural לביבות levivot), are shallow-[[Fried|fried]] [[Pancakes|pancakes]] of [[Grated|grated]] potato and [[Egg|egg]], often flavoured with grated [[Onion|onion]]. [[Potato]] [[Pancake|pancake]]s may be topped with a variety of [[Condiments|condiments]], ranging from the [[Savory|savoury]] (such as [[Sour cream|sour cream]]) to the sweet (such as applesauce or [[Sugar|sugar]]), or they may be served ungarnished. Potato pancakes are sometimes made from [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]] to produce pancake-shaped croquettes.

[[Potato pancakes]] are commonly associated with traditional Czech, Ukrainian, Yiddish, [[German]], Hungarian and Polish cuisine, although other cuisines (including those of India and Korea) also have similar [[Potato|potato]] [[Pancakes|pancakes]]. It is also the national dish of Belarus. In Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Russian cuisines potato pancakes are commonly known as deruny (Ukrainian: деруни) or draniki (Russian: драники, Belarusian: Дранікі). In Bavaria, Germany, potato pancakes are also very much liked under the name Reiberdatschi or [[Kartoffelpuffer]], and they are eaten either salty as a [[Side dish|side dish]] or sweet with [[Apple sauce|apple sauce]] and [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]].

A form of [[Potato pancake|potato pancake]] known as '[[Boxty]]' is a popular traditional dish in most of Ireland. It is made in a similar way but using more [[Starch|starch]].

The Swedish version of unbound [[Potato pancakes|potato pancakes]] are called rårakor. When prepared with a [[Batter|batter]] of [[Wheat flour|wheat flour]], [[Milk|milk]], [[Egg|egg]], and [[Shredded|shredded]] [[Potatoes|potatoes]] and [[Fried|fried]] like thin [[Pancakes|pancakes]], they are called raggmunk, which literally translates as "hairy [[Doughnuts|doughnuts]]" (the [[Grated|grated]] potatoes make them look hairy). Both kinds are enjoyed with fried [[Bacon|bacon]] and [[Lingonberry|lingonberry]] [[Jam|jam]].

[[Tortitas de papa (Potato pancakes)]], is a [[Mexican]] version of the potato pancake.{{recipesummary
|TotalCalories = 1818
|PortionCalories = 454
|DatePublished=23rd October 2012
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|ImageComment = Latkes shallow frying)
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 35 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 20 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Latkes (Potato pancakes) recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Nicer than chips!''

5/5 

..and easier to make.

 [[User:Klapaucius|Klapaucius]])
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 6 medium potatoes (about 1 kg) - Maris Piper, King Edward, Russett Burbank
| 1 [[Onion|onion]]
| 2 large [[Eggs|eggs]], beaten
| 1 teaspoon [[Salt|salt]]
| 3 tablespoons [[Plain flour|plain flour]]
| [[Freshly ground black pepper]]
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'''For [[Frying|frying]]'''
* [[Vegetable oil]] [[Rapeseed oil]] and [[Olive oil]] are probably the healthy options.

===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Peel the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] and grate finely, ideally using a [[Food processor|food processor]].
| Using a [[Colander|colander]], rinse the [[Grated|grated]] [[Potato|potato]] in cold running water to remove excess [[Starch|starch]].
| If you have a very rough [[Grater|grater]] blade on your [[Food processor|food processor]], use that to grate the [[Onion|onion]], otherwise, chop finely.
| Use a [[Salad spinner|salad spinner]], [[Colander|colander]] of [[Tea towel|tea towel]] and press the [[Grated|grated]] [[Potato|potato]] to remove excess water.
| Place the [[Grated|grated]] [[Potato|potatoes]] in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well with your hands.
| Heat 4 or 5 tablespoons of [[Oil|oil]] in a large [[Frying pan|frying pan]].
| Use a tablespoon as the measure for each [[Pancake|pancake]] and shallow-[[Fry|fry]] in small batches for about 4 minutes a side or until golden [[Brown|brown]].
| Drain excess [[Oil|oil]] on paper towels.
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve with [[Sour cream|sour cream]] or [[Apple sauce|apple sauce]] or sugar.
==See also==
* [[Traditional English pancakes]]
* [[Breton buckwheat pancake recipe]]
* [[Crêpe recipe]]
* [[Crispy duck pancake recipe]]
* [[Crispy potato pancakes]]
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