Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Potato Pancakes, a classic Eastern European dish perfect as a side or appetizer. These pancakes are easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion: Using a box grater or food processor, grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Fry the pancakes: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil, flatten into a pancake, and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven.
- Enhance flavor by adding chopped green onions or herbs to the mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
