Kartoffel Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

6 medium-sized raw potatoes (cooked, mashed potatoes may be substituted)
1 onion
½ tsp. soda
2 eggs
¼ cup flour (or matzah meal)
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Grate onion and potatoes. Add soda; drain off any liquid. Mix in other ingredients. Heat vegetable oil for frying. Make into pancake-size patties. Fry until golden on outside. Turn only once. Can be served plain or with gravy, applesauce, or sour cream.
Serves 6 people.
Also see Matzah, and Haroseth.