Makes 20 medium latkes

Here is a traditional potato latke recipe with just a hint of modernization and garlic chive sour cream sauce for serving.

INGREDIENTS

For Latkes

5-6 medium potatoes, washed, peeled, and grated
1 small red onion, grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped fine
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil

For Garlic Chive Sour Cream

1 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chives, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper

PREPARATION

In a large mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, onions, chives, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Heat a large heavy bottom skillet over high heat, making sure there is enough oil to cover the bottom generously. Form 2-inch pancakes, drop into pan, and brown on both sides until deep golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Take off heat, and place on paper towels so excess oil can be drained.

For garlic chive sour cream, combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix well until smooth. Serve cold on top of hot latkes.