Potato latkes

For the latkes

1. Peel and grate potatoes and onions.
2. Strain the potato and onion mix very well.
3. Mix all the egg yolks with the potato and onion mixture.
4. Mix in dry ingredients (salt, pepper, matzo meal or unseasoned dry breadcrumbs).
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until smooth stiff peaks.
6. Gently fold egg whites into mixture.
7. In a frying pan, coat the bottom with oil or chicken fat and heat over high heat.
8. Using your hands or an ice-cream scoop, form small round patties.
9. Carefully place patties in hot oil.
10. Turn when edges get crispy and potatoes are golden brown, sprinkle with kosher salt.
11. Transfer to a wire rack.
12. When all the latkes are cooked, you can reheat them on the same rack at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or until desired temperature.

To serve

1. On the laktes, choose the accompaniment of your choice.
2. Option 1: sour cream, applesauce and a sprinkling of horseradish.
3. Option 2: avocado, smoked salmon and poached egg.
4. Option 3: sour cream and caviar.