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Latkes are traditionally served with applesauce or sour cream — sometimes with both. The Washington Post via Getty Images
On the surface, latkes look like everyday potato pancakes, but these traditional holiday treats are so much more than a starchy comfort food. Latkes have been a Hanukkah staple for millennia, and have roots dating back to the 14th century, perhaps earlier.
To properly appreciate this tasty holiday tradition, we talked with expert and longtime latke enthusiast Amy Kritzer, cookbook author and blogger behind What Jew Wanna Eat. Like many in the Jewish community, she's been eating latkes as long as she can remember.