LATKES WITH HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE — Chelsea Market

Ingredients

• 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
• 2 purple potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated (these are optional for color, flavor, and texture)
• 2 Vadalia onions, finely grated
• 1 leek, thoroughly washed and white portion cut into rounds
• 1 zucchini, coarsely grated
• 3-4 large eggs (use 4 if you are using the purple potatoes)
• 2-3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons of za’atar (optional)
• 1 cup (240 ml) oil for frying