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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple on Kislev 25 165 BCE. The holiday, also called the ‘Festival of Lights,’ commemorates the miracle of one day’s worth of oil lasting eight days and eight nights. You can get into the spirit of Hanukkah with delicious potato latkes and more foods.
Potato latkes are a common Hanukkah food. To make them you’ll need the following ingredients:
3 cups of peeled, shredded potatoes (sweet potatoes can also be used)
2 beaten eggs
¼ cup sliced green onions (you can also shred a regular onion)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Prepare the potatoes and onions. Then add the remaining ingredients, being sure to combine the ingredients well. Pour oil at least 1/3-inch deep into a skillet. Turn the heat to medium to ensure the oil doesn’t burn. Continue reading
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