Latkes with Applesauce

Ingredients

• 2 Russet potatoes, peeled, shredded, and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped onion or shallot
• 2 tablespoons matzo meal, or more as needed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or more as needed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• applesauce and sour cream for serving

Preparation

1. Mix together potatoes, onion, matzo, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. If mixture is too wet add more matzo meal.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Use a scant 1/4 cup to measure each latke. Drop this into hot oil and flatten lightly with spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
3. Place on paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with more salt if desired and serve with sour cream or applesauce.