Latkes for Kids

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes
• 2 large carrots
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 large onion
• 3 beaten eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup matzo meal
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Child: Peel the potatoes and carrots.
2. Put the potatoes in a bowl of cold water.
3. Adult with child: Use a food processor to carefully grate the zucchini, potatoes, carrots and onion.
4. Child: Combine the vegetables, eggs, salt and pepper.
5. Add the matzo meal.
6. Shape the mixture into flat pancakes using 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter for each.
7. Adult with child: Fry the latkes in about 2 tablespoons of hot oil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side; add oil as needed.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with applesauce.