Potato pancakes, also known as latkes or latkas (Yidish: לאַטקעס), are shallow-fried pancakes of grated potato and egg, often flavored with grated onion. Potato pancakes may be topped with a variety of condiments, ranging from the savory (such as sour cream) to the sweet (such as applesauce or sugar), or they may be served ungarnished. Potato pancakes are commonly associated with traditional Yiddish and Polish cuisine, although other cuisines (including those of India and Korea) also have similar potato pancakes.