Trumbull Kitchen: Chef Morton's Potato and Sweet Potato Latke Recipes

Potato Latkes

1# russet potatoes, peeled and grated

½ cup white onion, grated

1 egg, beaten

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup oil

Mix together onions and potatoes, wring out in a dish towel, making sure to remove all liquid

Combine with egg and salt

Make patties in the palm of your hand

Fry over medium heat in a nonstick pan until golden brown

Sweet Potato Latkes

1# sweet potatoes, grated

2 each scallions, chopped

1/3 cup flour (all-purpose)

2 eggs, beaten

½ teaspoon curry powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup oil

Wring out potatoes in a dish towel, making sure to remove all liquid

Combine with eggs

Mix all dry ingredients together

Combine with sweet potatoes

Fry over medium heat in a non-stick pan until golden brown