the Breville Test Kitchen
Potato Latkes

the Paradice™ 9
+3 more appliances
40 mins total time
30 mins active time
Easy
Makes about 24
Ingredients
Measurements:
1 lb russet potatoespeeled
1 large yellow onionpeeled and halved
2 large eggs
3 green onionstrimmed
¼ cup (2 oz) fine matzo meal
1 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepperto season
Canola oilfor frying
Sea saltto serve
Sliced chivesto serve
Creme fraicheto serve
Instructions
- 1
Assemble the processor with the grey spindle and yellow reversible shredder, with the coarse side up in the bowl and shred the potatoes and yellow onion. Transfer the potatoes and onion to a clean dish towel and squeeze out any moisture. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- 2
Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade™ in the bowl. Add the eggs and process for 30 seconds to combine. Remove the S-blade™ and place on the orange adjustable slicer set on 2 in the bowl and slice the green onions over the eggs.
- 3
Pour the egg and onion mixture over the potatoes. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Add the matzo meal, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix again.
- 4
Shape 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into balls and flatten slightly into patties.
- 5
Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add enough oil so it’s approximately ¼-inch deep. Add the latkes and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the latkes over and cook the other side for 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain on paper towel.
- 6
Sprinkle with sea salt and chives. Top with creme fraiche and serve.