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- Origin: Eastern Europe
- Typically eaten on Hanukkah and Purim
- Often eaten with applesauce
- Eating latkes on Hanukkah is a tribute to the oil that burned for eight nights
- 1910: Became a popular treat in New York CityThe Big Apple: Latkes or Latkas
- One 8.5 ounce serving is 245 caloriesWhole Foods Market: Potato Latkes
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Latkes are small, fried cakes that are usually made from grated potatoes, eggs, and onions. Other variations of the latke include grated turnip, rice and cheese latkes. They are a traditional Jewish and Eastern European food, and are commonly eaten during Hanukkah.The Big Apple: Latkes or Latkas
Latkes and Hanukkah
Though they are associated with the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, potato latkes did not become common until the 1600s, when the potato began to appear in Europe. Before they were made with potatoes, another variation was made with rice.Kosher Celiac Cookery: Rice and Cheese LatkesSome food historians say they were originally cooked in goose fat, which would mean that by kosher law no dairy could be served with them. When the cakes are fried in oil it is a reminder of the one day's worth of oil that burned for eight days in the holy temple's menorah.The Holiday Spot: Free Latke Recipes for Hanukkah
The Great Latke—Hamantash Debate
Every year for the last sixty years, great scholars gather to debate between two tasty treats: the latke and the hamantash. While much of the debate is all in good fun, the participants take it very seriously, often raising the importance of the two dishes in everything from Chinese history to the writing of Jane Austen.University of Chicago Press: The Great Latke—Hamantash Debate-
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Latkes Questions
How do you make potato latkes? 1 Answer2 eggs 3 c. grated, drained potatoes (easy when using a food processor!) 4 tbsp. grated onion 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. cracker or matzo meal 1/... read more -
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Latka Cookbooks
- Barnes & Noble: Joan Nathan's Jewish Holiday Cookbook | How to Cook like a Jewish Grandmother
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@bsalzman I don't know what the occasion was, but I'm craving latkes now. :)
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Rescued my dodgy batter with addition of last night's mash and - presto - potato latkes, yum yum.
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Sephardic-style cauliflower latkes: Makes about 2 dozen. 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, chopped http://bit.ly/6jVxCp
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RT @lindab142: I got a flier for the Hanukkah Bazaar, they're serving latkes. Come and eat latkes and look at my items. http://bit.ly/07 ...
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