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Potato Latkes

Category: Entrée
Source: http://www.blueribbonrestaurants.com/rests_sushiBarGrillLV_main.htm
Description:

Chefs Bruce and Eric Bromberg of Blue Ribbon Sushi and Grill at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas  share their traditional recipe for crispy potato latkes cooked in schmaltz.

Number of Servings: Approximately 30 latkes
Ingredients: 4 Idaho potatoes, peeled
½ Spanish onion
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons flour
1½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon schmaltz
applesauce or sour cream
Directions: Coarsely grate potatoes and onions. Place in a colander and press out all liquid. Transfer to a large bowl.

Lightly beat egg yolks. Combine with flour, salt and pepper. Add to potatoes and onions and mix well. Form into 2-inch patties. Lightly press flat with a fork.

Heat vegetable oil and schmaltz in a heavy nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook each side of latke until golden brown (approximately 7 minutes). Place on a baking rack covered with paper towels. Transfer to serving platter and serve with a dollop of applesauce or sour cream.
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