Latke

Latke
A latke frying
Alternative namesLevivot, latka, potato pancake
TypeFritter
Region or stateCentral and Eastern Europe
Serving temperatureHot, traditionally with sour cream or applesauce
Main ingredientsPotatoes, onion, egg, matzo meal, kosher salt, cooking oil

A latke (Yiddish: לאַטקע latke; sometimes romanized latka, lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.[1] Latkes can be made with ingredients other than potatoes such as cheese, onion, carrot, and zucchini.[2]

  1. ^ Koenig, Leah (17 March 2015). Modern Jewish Cooking: Recipes & Customs for Today's Kitchen. Chronicle Books. p. 119. ISBN 9781452132327. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  2. ^ "What Are Latkes? Plus: A Simple Potato Latke Recipe". Chabad.org.

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