INGREDIENTS
2 lb
russet potatoes
1
small yellow onion
3 tbsp
matzo meal
1
large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 tsp
baking powder
2 tsp
kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 tbsp
chopped fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, for garnish
Sour cream, for serving
Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
3
McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3
ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
6
cinnamon sticks
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1
to 2 tablespoons sugar