What to do...

Make sure the oil is really hot

Peel the potatoes and soak them in cold water overnight (this helps to remove the starch).

Grate the potatoes coarsely.

Drain them in a colander to get rid of excess liquid, then put them on a clean tea-towel and squeeze out any remaining liquid.

Beat the eggs with the salt and mix in with the potatoes.

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large frying pan until it is hot enough for a one-inch cube of bread to brown in 60 seconds.

Latkes can be eaten sweet or savoury

Use a large spoon to scoop up the potato mixture, drop it into the pan and flatten it with the back of the spoon.

Cook the Latkes in batches, if necessary, turning when cooked (about 3 minutes on each side) and place on kitchen paper to soak up excess oil.

For sweet Latkes, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar or dip in apple puree.

Serve, eat and enjoy!