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- Latkes are one of the most popular foods that Jewish people eat while celebrating Hanukkah.
- Since they're so beloved, people tend to overlook how time consuming it can be to cook them.
- Latke cooking hacks, like using pre-shredded potatoes or using a blender, will save you time.
Coren Feldman
In 164 BC, a small Jewish army called the Maccabees overthrew the Greek Syrian king after he attempted to impose Greek religion on Israel. Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabees reclaiming the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and how, when they went to relight the ritual candelabra, there was only oil to last them one day. Instead, it miraculously lasted for eight.
Now, during Hanukkah, Jewish people light a menorah over eight nights and eat foods fried with oil, such as latkes.
This year, Hanukkah started on November 28 and will conclude on the evening of December 6.
We've rounded up the best latke hacks that improve tastiness, health, and speed. Keep scrolling to up your latke game this Hanukkah.
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Any seasoned latke maker knows that grating the potatoes is the most time-consuming — even dangerous — part of making potato latkes.
One hack, shared by websites including Kveller.com, bypasses this altogether by relying on the frozen-food section. Most supermarkets sell pre-shredded potatoes (aka hash browns) in the freezer aisle. Using them instead avoids the mess and potential finger slicing of grating.
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Wet chopping originated with Vitamix blenders, but any high-powered blender or food processor should do the trick.
To wet chop your potatoes, cut them into chunks, put them inside the blender, add water to the top, turn the speed on low, and voila! Your potato will be cut into the perfect latke-sized chunks. Don't forget to strain the water, though. Soggy latkes are not great ...
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If you're sick of potato pancakes, maybe potato waffles are your answer. Smitten Kitchen has a straightforward recipe on how to turn your latkes into waffles, and it even includes the addition of a fried egg. Essentially, it's the same process but you forgo the frying pan and oil, and put your potato mixture on a waffle maker instead.
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Most latke recipes call for some form of eggs to bind the grated potatoes together, but corn starch, baking powder, and flour work just as well.
And though sour cream is a popular side for potato latkes, there are vegan versions of that, too.
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Potatoes are very starchy vegetables, so some people try to avoid them. But fear not! Latkes don't have to be cut out completely.
There are plenty of alternatives to potatoes out there, like zucchinis, carrots, or even Brussels sprouts.
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Sweet potatoes should be a staple in your diet, since they taste good with anything and are much healthier than your average potato.
Latkes are no exception to this rule, as long as you don't mind if they come out a little more orange.
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What food isn't improved with melted cheese? Latkes are no exception. The key here is not to overcook and burn the cheese. The Nosher recommends cooking the latkes until they are light brown and then adding the cheese.
For an even bigger sandwich, Thrillist has a recipe for brisket burgers with latke buns.
7 latke hacks that will take them to the next level this Hanukkah
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