Potato Latkes

1. Place the raw potato and onion into a bowl of cold water to wash out some of the starch. Drain, then place onto a clean cloth and squeeze out the excess liquid.
2. Place the potato, onion, herbs, paprika and garlic into a bowl and mix. Add the flour to help bind the mixture together. Season with salt and pepper. I would recommend plenty of pepper.
3. Gently heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Cooking in batches, place a heaped spoonful of the mixture into your hand to shape the latkes. They should be quite thin. Carefully fry for 5 minutes, then turn over and cook the other side. Place the cooked latkes on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Chef’s tip: Shallow frying the latkes will give a crispy texture. Try adding other herbs and spices to create your own twist on these crispy treats. At home I add chilli flakes to the mixture.