subject: Delicious Vegetable Latkes [print this page] To get the best results, I recommend that you use russet potatoes. This super variety is high in starch, and this is necessary to form pancakes that don't fall to pieces. Many people choose to peel the potatoes before making latkes, but this is entirely a matter of taste. If you do peel them, put the potatoes in water between peeling and shredding to prevent them from oxidizing and discoloring.
