Hey Jewish folks...is a potato pancake just a tater tot with a fancy name?

Question

My mother in law is Jewish and we had some tasty potato pancakes. They were just small potatoes. What gives?

Answer 1

I'm not Jewish (sorry)
but i think they are like the 'hash browns' you get at McDonald's

Answer 2

No they are different. I have seen the recipe and they are not like tater tots and they don't taste anything like tater tots too me. I love those things.
They are called "latkas"
* 4 large potatoes
* 1 medium onion
* 1 large egg
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. white pepper
* 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
* 1/2 tsp. baking powder
* vegetable oil (for frying)

PREPARATION:
1. Grate potatoes and onion. Transfer to colander and squeeze mixture to press out as much liquid as possible.
2. In a large bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper, flour and baking powder. Add potato and onions, and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet.
4. Drop about 2 tablespoons of potato mixture into the pan for each pancake. Flatten with back of spoon so each pancake is about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
5. Fry over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Turn carefully with 2 spatulas so oil does not splatter. 6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Before frying each new batch, stir potato mixture. If all the oil is absorbed, add a little more to the pan.
8. Serve hot with applesauce, or sour cream, or sugar.

Answer 3

Im not Jewish and my Mom use to make them from left over mashed potatoes. Just like a pancake but made with mashed tatars.

Answer 4

well,i think that's just the the jewish way.potato pancakes come in many different nationalities.ex. german style potato pancakes are flat round pancakes made with potato batter.they r good.probably better than the jewish ones.

Answer 5

MAN NOW I'VE GOT A CRAVING FOR TATER TOTS.

Answer 6

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If I anser it seriously

Answer 7

ummm wrong category...