Perfect Potato Pancakes Latkes

Crisp outside, moist inside, these delicious latkes are the real thing.

Grate potatoes on medium-fine grater into large bowl.

Grate onion and mix with potatoes.

Carefully drain some of the liquid from potato m ixture.

Stir in egg , matzoh meal , salt , and pepper.

Heat 1 / 2 cup shortening in large skillet over high heat until rippling.

For each pancake , spoon 1 / 4 cup potato mixture into skillet , flattening with back of spoon.

Fry pancakes in single layer in batches , adding shortening if needed , until crisp and golden brown , 2-3 minutes each side.

Serve pancakes immediately with applesauce and sour cream on the side , if desired.

potatoes, onion, egg, matzo meal, salt, fresh ground pepper, vegetable shortening, applesauce, sour cream