Crispy Potato Latkes

What you’ll need

• 1 lb / 450 g potatoes, peeled
• ½ small onion
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup neutral oil, approximately, for shallow frying
• Applesauce, to serve

Contains: Egg, wheat.

Let’s make it

1. Grate potatoes and onion. Wrap in a clean towel and squeeze very dry.
2. Combine with the egg, flour, salt and pepper.
3. Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. A small piece of mixture should sizzle gently.
4. Add heaped tablespoons and flatten slightly. Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through; adjust heat to avoid burning.
5. Drain on a rack, cool a little and serve. Keep cooked batches warm in a 200°F / 95°C oven.