Romanian Noodle Latkes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces fine egg noodles, cooked,thoroughly drained and still warm
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small apple, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup golden raisin, plumped in apple juice
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Toss the noodles with the butter.
Cool, slightly, then blend in the eggs, salt, apple and raisins.
In large, heavy skillet heat 1/4-inch oil over medium heat.
Drop noodle mixture by tablespoon into hot oil, flattening each spoonful with back of spoon to form thin latke.
Fry on both sides until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side.
Do not turn latkes until first side is golden and top is set.
Drain on paper towels.
Combine sugar and cinnamon in shallow bowl and dip latkes in sugar mixture on both sides.