Mandy Patinkin's Mom's Potato Latkes
Ingredients
- 6 large white potatoes
 - 1 large onion
 - 2 eggs (or 1/2 cup egg substitute)
 - 2 egg whites
 - 2/3 cup flour or matzo meal
 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 - 1 teaspoon salt
 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
 - Peanut oil for frying
 
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Instructions
- Peel potatoes and onion. (If not using immediately, place in cold water.) Grate with the shredding blade of food processor.
 - Put grated potatoes in a large strainer and press out liquid. Pour cold water over the potatoes and press out liquid once more. Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add onions.
 - Beat eggs and egg whites until thick. Add to potatoes and onions. Add flour or matzo meal, baking powder, and seasonings. Mix well.
 - Heat oil in frying pan. When ready, drop batter by large soup spoonfuls to form oval shapes. Fry over moderate to high heat until brown on one side; turn to brown other side. Remove from frying pan and drain on paper towels.
 - Serve with sour cream or applesauce.
 
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