Best-Ever Potato Latkes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded on a box grater
- 1 medium onion, coarsely shredded on a box grater
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup matzo meal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Applesauce, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- Smoked salmon, for serving
- Salmon roe, for serving