Ingredients
2
baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.), peeled
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3
cup unsalted matzo meal
1
tsp coarsely ground pepper
Kosher salt to taste (optional)
Garnish: green onion curls
Directions
1.
1. Grate potatoes and onion through large holes on a box grater. Pat grated potatoes and onion dry with paper towels.
2.
2. Place potatoes and onion in a large bowl. Stir in lightly beaten eggs and next 3 ingredients.
3.
3. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain latkes on paper towels, and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste, if desired. Top each latke with 1 tsp. Salmon-Olive Relish. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
4.
Note: To keep latkes warm before topping with relish, place on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Place in a 250° oven up to 30 minutes.