It’s hard to think of Hanukkah without latkes, a flattened, pancake typically made from potatoes and fried in oil.
There are numerous stories relating to the importance of this delicious dish. Some theories suggest that the oily nature of latkes symbolizes the miracle of Hannukah (where a small amount of oil lit the ancient temple for an absurdly long amount of time) and that ancient Jewish people ate potatoes.
For more on Hanukkah, see Reboot’s Hanukkah Resource Guide.
For a unique take on latkes, see this video recipe for Kung Pao Pastrami Latkes.