Are you planning on making potato latkes for Hanukkah? Steeped in tradition, the technique for making these crispy fried potato pancakes varies from family to family. Yet, one thing is for certain. Good latkes start with choosing the right potatoes. What Type of Potatoes are Best for Latkes? Most cooks agree, potatoes with a high starch content are a necessity when making latkes. Starch is the key ingredient to produce latkes which hold together when fried. Some cooks also add matzo meal to the shredded potatoes when making latkes. Others harvest the starch directly from the potatoes. In addition to a higher starch content, these varieties of potatoes have a lower moisture and sugar level than waxy or all-purpose types of tubers. Less moisture means the latkes will become crisper when fried. Starchy potatoes also break down better when cooked, which makes for that ideal creamy texture inside the pancake. […]
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