Latkes with Lox

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023
Lox, a salty smoked salmon, is a year-round delicacy. This recipe, inspired by one from the Jewish Journal, uses lox as a topping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 4 ounces lox
  • Optional: Sour cream and minced fresh chives

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in eggs until blended. Add potatoes; toss to coat.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Top with lox, and sour cream and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3 latkes with 1/3 ounce lox (calculated without sour cream and chives): 270 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.