Crispy Potato Latkes

Name: Crispy Potato Latkes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, (about 2), shredded; 1 medium white onion, shredded; 2 medium shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 pieces whole-wheat matzo, (6-by-6-inch), broken into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 3 tablespoons peanut oil, or extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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"It is a holiday tradition to fry latkes in hot oil, but here shredded potato-and-onion pancakes get a coating of matzo crumbs, are pan-fried in a small amount of oil and finished in a hot oven for a few minutes. The golden-crisp results have only 4 grams of fat and 100 calories per serving—truly a miracle...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, (about 2), shredded

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1 medium white onion, shredded

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2 medium shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)

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1 teaspoon salt

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1 large egg, lightly beaten

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2 pieces whole-wheat matzo, (6-by-6-inch), broken into pieces

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1/2 teaspoon white pepper

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3 tablespoons peanut oil, or extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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