Traditional Jewish Potato Latkes Recipe for Hanukkah - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold).
• 1 large onion, shredded.
• 3/4 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs.
• 2 large eggs, beaten.
• 1 tablespoon potato starch.
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt.
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• 1 1/2 cups high smoke point oil (avocado, peanut or grapeseed).
• 1/4 cup schmaltz (optional).