Apple cider latke recipe

Perfect Latkes, Two Surprising IngredientsFor truly crisp latkes, each with a tender, creamy center, we incorporated two unusual ingredients: sparkling apple cider for tang and sweetness, and the potato's own rendered starch. Sound complicated? It couldn't be easier (or tastier).

Apple cider latke recipe

Yields 12

Ingredients:4 large russet potatoes, peeled1 small white onion, finely grated2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup sparkling apple cider2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon potato starch1 tablespoon coarse saltFreshly ground black pepperCanola oil, for fryingApple sauce, smoked salmon, caviar and sour cream for garnishDirections:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Using the largest grating holes on a hand-held cheese grater, grate potatoes into a large bowl of ice water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes, reserving liquid, to a clean kitchen towel; gently squeeze potatoes until almost dry.Let reserved liquid stand 10 minutes, or until starch sinks to the bottom. Carefully pour liquid from the bowl, reserving potato starch; discard water. Transfer potatoes to the bowl with reserved potato starch. Add onions. Stir in eggs, cider, flour, salt and pepper.Place a cooling rack over a sheet pan; set aside. In a heavy nonstick skillet, heat 1/2-inch of oil over medium-high heat to 365 degrees F. Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cup of potato mixture into skillet (about four to five per skillet), without crowding pan. Cook two minutes each side, or until golden brown.Transfer latkes to cooling rack; sprinkle with salt to taste, and if desired, serve with apple sauce, smoked salmon, caviar or sour cream.

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