Latkes

Directions

1. 1
   Grate onion.
2. 2
   Peel potatoes and grate them.
3. 3
   Combine onion and potatoes; rinse, and drain in a sieve; squeeze out excess liquid. Put in a bowl and stir in egg, flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 T. pepper.
4. 4
   Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a large frying pan.
5. 5
   Drop about 2 T. batter making several pancakes at a time.
6. 6
   Cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes a side.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towels.