Chanukah, which means "dedication" celebrates the rededication of the temple at Jerusalem after it's liberation by Jewish military leader Judos Maccobacus and his followers in 165 B.C. As preparations were made to relight the menorah for the ceremony, it was discovered that there was only enough purified oil for a single day. Miraculously, this oil lasted eight days, long enough for more oil to be purified. To symbolize this miracle, foods fried in oil such as these traditional latkes, are a part of todays Channukah celebrations.

4 potatoes
1 onion
1 egg
2 tablespoon Matzoh meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, white
1/4 cup oil

Peel potatoes and place in cold water until ready to prepare latkes.

Starting with onions, alternately grate some onions on large holes of grater and some potatoes on smallest holes. This will keep potato mixture

Press out as much liquid as possible and reserve starchy sediment at bottom of bowl. Return sediment to mixture, but not liquid. Blend potatoes with eggs, matzoh meal, salt, and white pepper.

Heat 1" of oil in frying pan. Drop about 1 tb mixture for each latke into skillet and fry, turning once. When golden and crisp on each side, drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with yogurt, sour cream, sugar, or rosy applesauce.

Serves 4.