Best Ever Potato Latkes- Potato Pancakes Recipe

[@bradbrown6875]

I liked video - I've been making em for decades. I'm 51. A young one. My great grandmother use to make em so I've known how before I could speak.

[@reereefeefee9678]

I use both side of the box grater because we like the stringy crunch with the more fluffy center, try it you will love it. I also add onions to my latkes

[@joanbennettbennett5281]

THIS IS DELICIOUS

[@TheLilac212]

hmm good idea..thank and Happy Hanukkah.!!!

[@reereefeefee9678]

I have to try it with my potato Kugel now as well

[@rachelhickinbotham885]

I'm a newly wed so I can't wait to try this for our first Hanukkah!

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Wow this is such a throwback, but Jamie you always have been and always are amazing with the best recipes!!! I am always inspired by your videos to make more of my own!

[@jamiegeller]

Thank you soooo much, let us know how the latkes come out - Happy Chanukah.

[@tonisanoedelacruz3668]

Thank you from Hawaii! It looks simple and delicious!

[@tiskwell]

I will try it out this Chanukkah.... Thanks a lot for your amazing recipes Jamie!

[@jamiegeller]

Hope you like it!

[@violetsharp5787]

You are so AWESOME and make cooking look so easy. I am definitely going to make these. It looks likes you served them with a dollop of applesauce, OOOHHH YUM! Thanks for posting!!

[@AnotherAmateur]

Very nice. I don't use ice in the bowl of water but you are right about the starch in the potatoes oxidizing quickly. Also I've had good luck with ordinary flour in place of matzo. Hope you'll take a look sometime. I like latkes that have 'stringy' edges, too. Can't get that using mashed potatoes like so many cooks do. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@jonathanmelia]

Rather than adding meal, my mom used to divide the mix into two balls, then squeeze out as much water as possible into the sink, catching what fell away into a colander. A bit tricky, but always led to amazing results....

[@davidschestenger7350]

You are the best, I have done several of your recepies and always came PERFECT Thank you for sharing

[@jamiegeller]

WOW! Thank you Phillip SO much! I really appreciate your comment. And will pass along to Hubby :-)!

[@mmwiz]

Brilliant Jamie, thank you for this and all your marvelous videos! Please, just curious, what are the advantages of using Idaho potatos rather than, say, Yukon Gold potatos? Wishing you continued success and best of luck in all your endeavors.

[@LifeAccordingtoMaria]

I add diced onions and a small amount of garlic. Also paprika. You can also use Panko and a bread binder if that is Kosher not sure. Also before forming the latkes, squeeze out the access water from the potatoes. It helps to make them stay together.

[@alegrefeliz7579]

You are the queen of kosher food! 👏

[@zachk3589]

I've never had Jewish food. I'd love to try it

[@Juliecb2006]

great taste, recipe, instructions, video - a BIG thanks!

[@jamiegeller]

Thanks, glad you liked them.

[@johnboy6594]

That Geller Girl Rocks.

[@jamiegeller]

😚😚😚😚

[@diannan8394]

Shalom I love this recipe thank you for sharing have a great day shalom u’brajot

[@sararivkalevi2091]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING - I LIKED ALSO THE MATSA BALLS THEY COOK NOW

[@alma6911]

I made great potato latkes today! Thank you!!!!

[@iluvfood12]

Jamie Geller Where do you get matzoh meal from? I have never heard of that

[@stevenkabakow1270]

@@iluvfood12 Get it at the grocery store. Ask for it!!!

[@iluvfood12]

@@stevenkabakow1270 thanks

[@saby3667]

Love this recipe! Am I to drain my potatoes after grating?

[@RT-fs3tt]

No, it’s not like hashbrowns. You want the starchy moisture to help them stick and keep the inside moist and fluffy. The steam from the moisture is what makes them soft and fluffy on the inside

[@skontheroad2666]

@@RT-fs3tt No!! Drain!!

[@bonnizajac8916]

I use grated onion, flour and baking powder and they get puffy and crispy .

[@thehope-p9t]

I like to squeeze the potato after grating in order to dry them out a bit. Thanks for the video. Peace!

[@tonidupont-mora1572]

Just the recipe I was looking for

[@R-2270]

Great!! I make these often. A very tasty variation: Mix through this all kosher Salami. Then you have a delicious snack! ( I live in Israel)

[@xq8152]

I'm doing this Sunday for Father day! Thanks for the tip. Have a recipe?

[@capo2736]

just made these last night. Sooooo good!

[@jamiegeller]

So glad you enJOYed them!

[@harveygussow8852]

Jamie I do it differently . I use onions to keep the potatoes from turning and flour instead of matzo meal.

[@jamiegeller]

We'll have to try that way too

[@elizabethcooper9815]

Thank you for sharing.

[@bishwaruproy1765]

It looks delicious 😋

[@phillipsimpson3359]

Jamie, have you ever considered all-out selling prepared foods for customers to purchase from a Kosher Grocery Store??? I would buy all of your products... I watch you constantly and your hubby! Very very lovely people!! It would be no-Small pleasure to come see this rather particularly beautiful kitchen, have some prayer, drink some hot tea and make a celebratory recipe... Shalom, Phillip

[@MrGavinspoppop]

I looked for a good Jewish girl for the REAL recipe ....tyvm ...

[@yawvous]

There are different schools of thought with latkes-some squeeze out all of the juice,some just add more matzo meal + flour to dry up the liquid- some grate the potatoes in water to prevent them from getting gray and some grate in an onion which also keeps the color white- I have noticed that when the latkes are hand grated and not on a food processor they come out tastier

[@HisWorshipperDeanna]

I tried these today and they are delicious!! =)

[@agoogleuser5073]

I like onion-y latkes. Would it water down the mix too much if I added grated onion?

[@jamiegeller]

+Yellow Rose Not at all, sounds delish.

[@iluvfood12]

Where do you get matzoh meal from?

[@zararoyce319]

I luv Food you can get in a lot of grocery stores, I don’t know where you live but here in Los Angeles I believe Whole Foods carries it, also if you have any actual kosher deli’s or stores that have a kosher section that would be a great place to check, it would be in the place with like cream of wheat and oatmeal and those types of things and grits, and if that doesn’t work Amazon will sell it for sure you can always go that route but you’d probably get more for your money if you can find it at a place

[@scottydog6539]

Yummy. Thank you.

[@zenamorgan1754]

I loved this so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@TheLilac212]

I like grating them on the large side of of the box like you did. Strange you did not add onions for flavors and baking soda for fluffiness. Anyway, they look scrumptious and taste delicious, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing and Happy Hanukkah.

[@Heymrk]

I never understood the use of canola oil. Peanut oil is superior in just about every way for frying. Unless you're allergic.

[@zararoyce319]

heymrk I think it’s just because it was pushed a lot in marketing, and it has sort of fancy sounding foreign name, people go for that kind of stuff where is peanut oil just sounds really be sick and like peanuts or whatever, but yeah I definitely agree with you

[@monarene44]

Canola oil is cheaper and can be heated to a higher temp is the main reason I use it.

[@40racquel]

I really liked how easy your recipe is. I wanted to ask about the draining of the potatoes. I didn't see you do that. Is it something that has to be done??

[@jamiegeller]

It is best practices and in a perfect world you should do it, but I have skipped it many times in order to save time and they still come out really great.

[@40racquel]

@@jamiegeller Ok, thanks.

[@susancaparro729]

Can this be made gluten free?

[@jamiegeller]

Yes, use cornmeal, I love that sub.

[@goof260]

do you drain the shredded potatoes before adding the either stuff?

[@jamiegeller]

For this recipe we don't drain the potatoes, the added ingredients make it unnecessary.

[@שולמיתרוש]

No onions grated in?? For taste??

[@u.s_nyc8513]

no onions? oy vey

[@wdh47211]

It's a choice.....

[@Faithfully.Kiki03]

Wayne Harris thank you! Onions are not a requirement and especially for people who have GI issues from onions it is a good thing there are none lol

[@MalkaLand1996]

savas uygur xD

[@ontlametsethatomontsho5288]

What's the difference between these and homemade hashbrowns?

[@goku180000]

Nice!!!

[@CITYGIRLCOUNTRYGIRL]

Do you ever squeeze the water out of the mixture?

[@jamiegeller]

Yes, depends on the recipe, if you don't want to use flour or matzo meal you must squeeze it.

[@ephie48]

הכל מעולה, כל הכבוד לך שאת עושה קידוש שם שמים גדול. לדעתי לא צריכים לקלף את תפוחי האדמה.

[@sallygorsky1419]

Can this recipe be made in advance and frozen?

[@jamiegeller]

Yes you can! Best to let cool on counter and right into freezer if you have space it is best to freeze on a tray in a single layer then once frozen you can stack them in a bag or container.

[@manhater799]

Onions!!

[@davidyesilcimen3432]

wow, you guys are so nice on this board with no onions latkes have to have onions, if not they’re not latkes

[@natalieharper6451]

I’m Christian but at my high school we’re having a Chanukah party so I’ll make these for it

[@jamiegeller]

That's awesome, everyone can enJOY latkes.

[@conradkappel9426]

Very nice, but just a tip. Strain the Latkes on a wire rack over paper towels, not directly on the paper towels.

[@rozaroza6909]

PRZECIEŻ TO NASZE POLSKIE PLACKI ZIEMNIACZANE TYLKO BEZ CEBULI...BARZDO LUBIE PLACKI ZIEMNIACZANE..:) Pozdrawiam... Ja robię z cebula ..:)

[@raechevlin4439]

In general America it’s jello molds and coffee, by us it’s latkes and sponge cake 🙃

[@TheMrpiggyboy]

Cursing latkes. At first, I thought this, lady is so young to make this recipe. Proved me wrong. Not only a good looker but a good cooker.

[@donnaannod779]

You don't need ice water - just cover them {potatoes} in water. Can you hear our grandmothers laughing...

[@jamiegeller]

Donna Annod Maybe it depends on how cold your tap water is, but thanks.

[@donnaannod779]

I think its exposure to the air that causes the cut/peeled potatoes to brown. Oxidization? Covered in water there is no contact with air. Not sure if the temperature of the water has anything to do with. You're welcome.

[@intika4530]

+Donna Annod True, no need for ice water.

[@bradbrown6875]

Hey - don't be a know it all. I'm totally kidding - anyway - I make the best Matza Brie ever.

[@kennethshepard786]

No onions?

[@kennethshepard786]

I’m out

[@jamiegeller]

You are welcome to add

[@edbecka233]

I had to laugh at the “about six inches” part...

[@mariannagidaro816]

I didn’t see you squeeze the potatoes , I liked the way you made yours , I have seen many other receipes all very different , some add flour , another added the starch from the bottom of the bowl once draining the water and no eggs , too many different ways , I prefer yours .

[@jamiegeller]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@robsmith2563]

NO ONION? or did I miss it?

[@warrenkbelljr2129]

Jaime are you related to Sarah Michelle Geller?

[@jamiegeller]

LOL, no, not related.

[@CharlieCheerful]

Dynamite!

[@michaelbenenson]

Omitted drying out the grated potato through squeezing through a clean dish towel.

[@jamiegeller]

yes, I often skip that step, it is not mandatory but it is best practice

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

Oy Vey! Very Nice!

[@jonklein7130]

Why did you not drain water from potatoes

[@jamiegeller]

It is best practice, but I didn't learn to do it that way from my grandparents and found it isn't really necessary so that's how I do it.

[@susancaparro729]

Why no onion?

[@jamiegeller]

I love onion in a potato latke, just wasn't how my Grandfather made it.

[@truecynic1270]

You don't need to wrap the grated potatoes in a towel and squeeze all the water out? Don't the grated potato need to be dry? Help, please and thank you! I LOVE your videos. How are you and your family doing in Israel?

[@jamiegeller]

We are doing great. Because of the starch added they don't need to be squeezed dry.

[@truecynic1270]

@@jamiegeller Mazel Tov!!! Thank you so much for your reply!! Ah-hah now I must inform those who insist I wrap, squeeze, squeeze more and THEN make!!

[@jamiegeller]

@@truecynic1270 Every recipe is different and in some it is important to squeeze, but if adding starch like this one I don't find it necessary.

[@smittyseabee]

Now iam hungry!...your meatloaf,latkes and your bread

[@chadwaldron6329]

Todah rabah. My latkas never turn out well. Add matzos!!! Who knew?

[@Nour768]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌😘🌹

[@LULU_1990]

I love this recipe💙💙 you should look up Martha Stewarts way of making Latkes it's pitiful literally hash browns like no joke LOL

[@jamiegeller]

So glad you like these

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

no washing the starch off the shredded potato :-O ?

[@jamiegeller]

No need with this recipe, but you can squeeze a bit of liquid out as you shape them and put in oil.

[@Iam-A-bodyguard]

In my country we said " perkedel" you said "kugel" 😙🤸‍♂️

[@utubbabe1234]

sour cream , apple pie butter , or an apple pie cranberry butter........oh my

[@ro31369]

Bamemshala. All that counter space.

[@dlgang]

Thank you, overall good presentation. LOL trying hard not to comment on the canola oil ... must ... say ... something ... lol ...except: highly processed and full of omega 6

[@breckandy]

Full of omega 3s, look it up. All oil is processed. Cut an organic apple in half and it becomes processed. If you peel a potato and grate it becomes highly processed.

[@thegroupharmonyalley]

This recipe didn't produce "a lot of latkes" as stated. It was only a few...hard to judge the number of potatoes and other ingredients needed to make about 50 of them for a party.

[@expo1706]

Is Geller a Jewish name?

[@kc-wr1ui]

Looks great I love being a Jew

[@posterestantejames]

No shredded onion? No squeezing out the liquid from the shredded potato mixture? Hmmm…

[@johngajdos7950]

Those look absolutely delicious, however, you could save a lot of time and improve the nutrition and flavor by not peeling the potatoes. All the actual nutrition of the potato is in the skin. The greater will make them so small that they will be insignificant to the texture. I make potato pancakes two different ways and one way is similar to what you've done. The other is an instant potato pancake with potato flakes and flour and egg and spices. Those are not nearly as flavorful, but it seems like that's how they do it in some restaurants. They seem very similar. Check my channel for lots of different things.

[@didarhossain1271]

fine

[@stuartpaley7951]

I see your Girls are SMILING when they bite in to them so they must be VERY VERY GOOD

[@StuartRogoff-o4o]

Why didn’t she drain the grated potatoes? Squeeze out the water.

[@sheilaj5818]

needs onions and potatoes should be squeezed to take out excess liquid.

[@jamiegeller]

You can for sure add onions and squeeze out the liquid, but I promise they are still really delicious if you follow how I do it

[@koreyewen8869]

She didn’t say how it tasted

[@acajudi100]

Get knives off the counter. Mazola corn oil.

[@acajudi100]

I do not like onions.😡

[@brucefeks]

No onion!!!!!

[@jamiegeller]

My grandfather didn't use onion when he made it, but you certainly can and I sometimes do