The Unexpected Trick That Makes the Crispiest, Tastiest Latkes Ever — Tips from The Kitchn

This holiday season we set out to make the best latkes recipe ever. We started in earnest by testing five of the most popular latkes recipes and using their best attributes to make a truly fail-proof lesson on this classic fried potato dish. Every variable was tested, from hand-grating versus food processing to new combinations of frying oil (spoiler: schmaltz wins). But for all that testing, one surprising takeaway remained: What do you do with the liquid squeezed out of your potatoes?

READ MORE »