Potato and Shallot Latkes

Crispy, crunchy and salty, these delicious little latkes are incredibly moreish.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

You’ll need

4 Maris Piper potatoes, peeled
4 echalion shallots
2 large eggs
2 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sour cream
Apple sauce
Finely chopped chives

What to do

Coarsely grate the potatoes and shallot into a tea towel. Squeeze to remove excess liquid, then place in a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, seasoning and mix well.

Pour 3cm of oil into a high sided pan.

Once hot, carefully spoon in large tablespoons of the mixture. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook on each side for around 3 minutes until a deep golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper.

Serve with an extra sprinkling of sea salt and the chives, with bowls of the sour cream and apple sauce on the side.

Recipe courtesy of UK Shallot

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