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This is the latke recipe for Hanukkah from GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant at the main entrance of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, Italy. It may very well be the most eaten latke recipe on the planet, as we have served hundreds of thousands of latkes to guests from all over the world for more than 20 years! It is one of the most requested items on our menu, so we serve it all year.

One of the best ways to get in the holiday mood is by enjoying special treats. And, with this latke recipe for Hanukkah, the house will smell so delicious, the neighbors will beg you to share it.

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Latkes are delicious served with sour cream, apple sauce or whatever you fancy. And it goes without saying, that the best latkes are followed up with delicious Hanukkah doughnuts, or sufganiyot.

Holiday foods are a great way to create beautiful memories. So get started with this easy and inexpensive recipe.

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World Famous Latke Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings latkes

Calories 111

This is the latke recipe from GAM GAM Kosher Restaurant at the main entrance of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, Italy

Ingredients

5 potatoes
1 small onion
3 eggs
1/3 cup flour
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil for frying (Fill the pot with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of oil. During Hanukkah, I use 1/2 vegetable oil and 1/2 extra virgin olive oil, but all vegetable oil is fine.)

Instructions

Batter Preparation

Grate peeled potatoes and onion by hand or in a food processor.
Squeeze out most of the excess water, but not all.
Beat the eggs with a fork and mix thoroughly into the potato-onion mixture.
Mix the salt and pepper into the flour add it to the potatoes. Mix well with a fork. Be sure that there are no lumps and that everything is combined well.
Heat the oil on medium flame in a deep pot, like a pasta pot.
Lower the flame to medium low.

Shaping the Latkes

Shape a 1/3 cup of batter into a slightly flattened ball (not like a flat pancake). To get the right shape, take a scoop of batter in your hands, gently squeeze out a bit of the liquid and then form the latke as you toss it back and forth between your hands as you would a tennis ball. 12 times seems to be the magic number for me.
Fry approximately 4 minutes. Flip over using a slotted spoon and fry for another 4 minutes.
Remove from the pot to a plate covered with paper towels to drain the excess oil.

Notes

Tip: Cooking time will depend on your stove and the size of the pot you are using. Cook one batch and test for doneness, and adjust cook time if necessary.

Calories: 111kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Kosher

Keyword: Chanukah, Hanukkah, holiday foods, Latkes, side dishes

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Easy Elegant Stuffed Mushrooms

Recipes

These delicious stuffed mushrooms make a quick and easy side dish, main dish for vegetarians or even a healthy snack.

I found these gorgeous oversized mushrooms at the supermarket and decided they would be perfect as stuffed mushrooms. Such an easy, yet elegant dish.

I love mushrooms because there are so many varieties and they are rich in fiber and protein. Mushrooms also contain vitamins, nutrients and powerful antioxidants like selenium, which is very important for the immune system. Selenium can also have an effect on fighting inflammation.

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Easy Elegant Stuffed Mushrooms

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

I make a double batch of these stuffed mushrooms because everyone always wants seconds!

Ingredients

8 mushrooms
2 carrots
8 cracker squares (1 individual pack of saltine style crackers)
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Wash the mushrooms well
Trim the very ends of the mushrooms stems
Peel the carrots
Use your thumb to pop off the mushroom stems
Chop the stems and carrots into bits
Place the chopped mushroom stems and carrots in a bowl.
Crush the crackers in the package or in a baggie to avoid a mess and add them to the vegetables.
Add the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Mix until well incorporated.
The mix should be moist, but not soggy. (Add some more olive oil if necessary).
Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
Lay out the mushroom caps and sprinkle tops and bottoms with salt and pepper.
Fill with the vegetable mix.
Sprinkle with olive oil.
Bake at 350F/180C for approximately 15 minutes. Cook longer if you desire a crispier texture

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Keyword: kosher, mushroom recipes, side dishes, Vegetarian

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The Best Potato Kugel Recipe Ever

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This delicious traditional potato kugel recipe will make everyone happy around the table.

It is often served on Shabbat as a dinner side dish or as a side for lunch the following day. This cozy, comfort food is an Ashkenazi Jewish recipe that will have everyone feeling at home.

I usually double this potato kugel recipe. This way, there is one for Shabbat and one for Friday afternoon so everyone can “Taste a little bit of Shabbat” before Shabbat actually begins.

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The Best Potato Kugel Ever

4.91 from 11 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

A classic family recipe!

Ingredients

6 potatoes
1 onion
3 beaten eggs
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vegetable oil to heat in pan (optional)

Instructions

Grate potatoes and onion with a food processor like the one in the notes or by hand
Squeeze out a little of the liquid
Place in a large mixing bowl
Add remaining ingredients, except for vegetable oil.
Mix well
Heat vegetable oil in an empty baking pan. This helps cook the bottom of the kugel. (I actually don't use the extra oil, but some prefer it).
Carefully remove the pan and pour in the mixed kugel ingredients.
Gently smooth out the top of the kugel with a spatula or back of a tablespoon.
Bake at 350F / 175C for approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on your oven

Notes

Tip: If at some point during the cooking, you achieve the color you want, cover with aluminum foil for the remainder of the cook time. (I need to do this when I use my smaller oven because the kugel browns more quickly).

My family loves to dip the kugel in matbucha! I pulse fresh tomatoes for the matbucha with this food processor that I also use to grate the potatoes and onion for this potato kugel. It is large enough for all my recipes and small enough to put away in a cabinet when I need more counter space.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Jewish, Kosher

Keyword: kugel, potato, recipes, Shabbat, side dishes

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