latke

Also known as latkes, levivot, latka, potato pancake

A latke (; sometimes romanized latka) is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.

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Food.name: Latke
Food.image: LatkeFry.JPG
Food.image_size: 250px
Food.caption: A latke frying
Food.alternate_name: Levivot, latka, potato pancake
Food.region: Central and Eastern Europe
Food.type: Fritter
Food.served: Hot, traditionally with sour cream or applesauce
Food.main_ingredient: Potatoes, onion, egg, matzo meal, kosher salt, cooking oil

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Etymology
History
Variations
Grated potato version
Puréed potato version
Other variations
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A latke (; sometimes romanized latka) is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.

It is commonly eaten by the Jewish diaspora where it is known as (romanized levivot, lit. "little hearts") and has many variations. The most basic form is composed of shredded potatoes and egg yolk, fried in oil.