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Latkes in the Sky

Maureen Dempsey

Latkes in the Sky

An anticipated 1,375 potatoes will be used to prepare latkes (potato pancakes) that will be served on flights from New York (JFK/Newark) this holiday season.

EL AL has been kind enough to share its latke recipe with Hybrid Mom, created by Executive Chef Steven Weintraub.

Latkes:

5 raw, peeled, shredded Idaho potatoes
1 diced small spanish onion
1/2 diced red pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
1 cup canola oil

Sauté onions and red pepper in 2 tbs. in oil. Add shredded potatoes; quickly sauté and blend. Remove from heat and add flour, egg, baking powder, salt and pepper. Blend well. Heat skillet and add remainder of oil. Drop a ¼ cup of mixture in a skillet. Form round pancakes and fry until golden brown on each side. Makes about 2 dozen.

Whether you’re Christian, Jewish, or “no-comment,” it’s fun to explore cultural treats from around the world. Enjoy!

About EL AL:
Celebrating 60 years of service, EL AL, Israel's national airline, offers the most nonstop flights between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel as well as the only nonstop service from Los Angeles.

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