Russian Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. (4 to 5 medium) potatoes, peeled, grated and squeezed dry
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 medium onion
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 Tbsp. matzoh meal
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

In large bowl, toss potatoes with lemon juice.
Grate onion; squeeze out liquid and add to bowl with potatoes.
Mix in remaining ingredients, except oil.
Heat 1/2 inch oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Portion 1/4 cup measures of potato mixture into hot oil, spacing apart.
Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Keep hot on baking sheet in 325\u00b0 oven.
Repeat with remaining potato mixture, adding oil to skillet as needed.
Serve with applesauce if desired.
Makes 16 (3 to 4 inch) pancakes.