Potato Latkes

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 4 medium to large (2 pounds) Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, (peeled)
• 2 large (¾ pound) yellow onions
• 4 large eggs, (lightly beaten)
• ⅓ cup matzo meal
• 2 teaspoons salt ((more or less, to taste))
• 10 to 15 grinds freshly ground black pepper ((more or less, to taste))
• ¾ cup peanut oil
• applesauce and/or sour cream and chives, (for serving (optional))