Call Me By Your Name: Potato Latkes
Call Me By Your Name has got to be one of the most talked about movies the last few months and I completely understood the hype after watching it. Arnie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet’s performance in the film was amazing! This recipe for potato latkes is inspired by the a scene towards the end of the film when Elio enters the kitchen as the maid cooks up a batch of latkes for Hanukkah.
These latkes are ridiculously easy to make and addicting. These latkes are also gluten free so it’s also a great recipe to make for an Oscar viewing party. This recipe uses the starch leftover from the water to bind everything together so make sure to save it! Keep the potatoes submerged in water to prevent it from turning brown and dry the grated potatoes and onions very well because that’s how we get the potatoes golden brown and crispy. Please enjoy!
Call Me By Your Name: Potato Latkes
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes cleaned
- 1 medium yellow onion halved and peeled
- 1 large whole egg whisked
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- canola oil as needed for shallow fry
Instructions
- Peel the cleaned russet potatoes. Grate the potatoes on a box grater over a bowl of cold water. Grate the yellow onion on the box grater into the bowl of water, as well.
- Take large handfuls of the potato and onion mixture and squeeze out any excess water. Place it all into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out and excess liquid you couldn't get out with your hands. Pour out almost all of the water you used to submerge the grated potatoes and onions. You'll notice the white starch that has settled on the bottom of the bowl. Drain all of the liquid but save the starch on the bottom.
- Put the dried potatoes and onions back into the bowl with the starch. Add the egg, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Heat your frying oil in a cast iron pan on medium high heat. Once hot, scoop a large spoonful (or use a portion scoop) and carefully lay it into the hot oil. Press it down slightly to create a circle. Fry until you see the edges are gold brown and flip it over to fry the other side.
- Drain the latkes on a paper towel and season lightly with salt. Keep warm in a 200F oven. Serve alongside sour cream.
