Chive Potato Latke. A crispy potato pancake made of potatoes, eggs, fresh chives, onions, and flour. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish or snack.
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What is a Chive Potato Latke?
Chive Potato Latkes are a twist off of the regular potato latkes made of fresh chives, shredded potatoes, eggs, onion, with seasoning and fried in oil! Potato Latkes originate from Eastern Europe from the 1800s as there was a large potato surplus in Poland and Ukraine. The Jews often eat latkes to represent the miracle of Hannukah. These Chive Potato Latkes are the best. So delicious, simple to prepare and they truly hit the spot! These serve well as a side dish, appetizer or snack with some sour cream.
I decided to throw in my own twist to this classic dish by using red onion and fresh chives. The typical Potato Latke does not contain chives nor do they use red onions. So by using these two ingredients, they add great taste and aroma without being overpowering.
I will never forget the first time I ever tried a Latke - I was 7 years old. I was in Grade 1, my Jewish teacher brought in a portable gas stove, a pan and a bag full of ingredients to make this dish. As she fried each pancake, I vividly remember the aroma and sound of each one frying in oil. The amazing smell filled the classroom and I was enchanted by it. The best part was sinking my teeth into the crispy fritter only to find the warmth of the soft inside. It was in that moment I fell in love with the taste of potatoes.
Ingredients
You will need the following chive potato latke ingredients:
- Russet potatoes: I highly recommend this breed of potato for this recipe but you may substitute with yukon gold or white potatoes
- Eggs
- Fresh chives: avoid using the dried kind
- Red onion or onion
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Neutral oil: like vegetable oil, avocado oil or any scentless oil with a high smoke point.
- Sour Cream: for serving
Equipment
- Box shredder
- Food Processor
- Large frying pan and paper towel for absorbing excess oil
- Clean tea towel or clean cheese cloth to remove excess water from potatoes
How to Make Chive Potato Latke
Shred Onions
In a food processor or using a box shredded, shred onion until minced. Transfer the shredded onions into a colander.
Prepare Potatoes
Peel potatoes. Using a box shredder or food processor, shred them using the larger setting. Place the shredded potatoes into the same colander.
Squeeze Out Excess Water
Transfer the shredded potatoes and onions into a cheesecloth. Gather the corners of the cheesecloth and twist together. Keep twisting until you squeeze out the excess water. Squeeze until no water is left. Alternative: If you do not have a cheesecloth, with clean hands form a ball with the mixture and squeeze out the excess water until there is no water left to squeeze.
Create Potato Mixture
In a large bowl, add in the shredded potatoes, onions, chopped chives, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Pan Fry Potato Latkes
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add 2 tbsps of pancake mixture into pan and flatten it out with spatula. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the latkes on a plate lined with paper towel or wire rack.
Serve with sour cream and garnish with any leftover chives. Enjoy!
Storage & Reheating
This dish will last up to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes or reheat on the stovetop in a pan on medium heat until hot.
Expert Tips
- Using a box shredder results in tastier results as it create thinner shreds.
- Using a food processor results in an easy quicker cooking process but depending on the grating tool, it could create stringy thicker shreds which isn't ideal.
- Squeeze out the excess water. Excess water leads to soggier potato latkes.
FAQ
Is there a difference between potato pancakes and latkes?
In some cases, potato pancakes are usually made with creamy mashed potatoes and pan fried in some oil. Laktes, on the other hand, are made with shredded potatoes, a flouring agent, egg, seasoning and are pan fried in oil. Latkes have a more crispy texture due to the shredded potatoes.
Other Recipes You May Like!
- Gamja Korim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
- Chinese Spicy Sour Potatoes
- Korokke (Japanese potato croquettes)
- Korean Potato Salad
📖 Recipe
Quick & Easy Chive Potato Latkes
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes peeled
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 small onion red, yellow or white onion will work
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil for frying
- ½ cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor or using a box shredded, shred onion until minced. Transfer the shredded onions into a colander.
- Peel potatoes. Using a box shredder or food processor, shred them using the larger setting. Place the shredded potatoes into the same colander.
- Transfer the shredded potatoes and onions into a cheesecloth. Gather the corners of the cheesecloth and twist together. Keep twisting until you squeeze out the excess water. Squeeze until no water is left. Alternative: If you do not have a cheesecloth, with clean hands form a ball with the mixture and squeeze out the excess water until there is no water left to squeeze.
- In a large bowl, add in the shredded potatoes, onions, chopped chives, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add 2 tbsps of pancake mixture into pan and flatten it out with spatula. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the latkes on a plate lined with paper towel or wire rack.
- Serve with sour cream and garnish with any leftover chives. Enjoy!
Tiffany
So tasty and easy to make! Squeezing out the excess water in the potatoes is key.
christieathome
Thanks so much Tiffany! Yes such a good point otherwise it really can prevent that crispy texture from forming and we love crispy!
Tiffany
So tasty and easy to make!
Tanya
Can’t wait to make these! They looks so delicious and I love the visual steps - so helpful!
Christie
Thank you Tanya!! I hope you enjoy them and glad the visual steps help 🙂