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Full Service Restaurant and Bar Potato Latkes (Serves 4) 1½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled ¼ cup finely chopped shallots 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons flour 1½ teaspoons salt and freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil for frying In a food processor, grate the potatoes. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and transfer the potatoes to the sieve. Set the sieve over a boil and twist the cheesecloth into a pouch, squeezing out some moisture. Let the mixture drain for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour off liquid from the bowl but leave the white potato starch that settles in the bottom of the bowl. To that starch add shallots, eggs, flour, salt and freshly ground pepper. Return drained potatoes to this mixture and toss to combine. Preheat the oven to 200 F. Line a baking pan with paper towels. When you are ready to eat, in a large skillet heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of potato mixture and cook for 3 to 4 minutes a side; latkes should be golden and crisp on both sides. Eat right away or keep warm in oven. Serve with applesauce, sour cream or cottage cheese mixed with sour cream. $5 Wine Monday, $5 Martini Tuesday, $4 Draft Wednesday, $5 Margarita Thursday Mon - Wed: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; Thu - Sat: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Dinner service ceases 1 hour before closing 103 Worth Street, Asheboro 336.610.2427 biasgourmethardware.com www.AsheboroMagazine.com 39