 A latke frying | |
| Alternative names | Levivot, latka, potato pancake |
|---|---|
| Type | Fritter |
| Region or state | Central and Eastern Europe |
| Serving temperature | Hot, traditionally with sour cream or applesauce |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, 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]
- ^ Koenig, Leah (17 March 2015). Modern Jewish Cooking: Recipes & Customs for Today's Kitchen. Chronicle Books. p. 119. ISBN 9781452132327. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ "What Are Latkes? Plus: A Simple Potato Latke Recipe". Chabad.org.