Description
Classic potato pancakes made with grated potatoes, onion, and herbs, fried to a golden brown. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these pancakes are perfect served hot with sour cream or applesauce for a delicious and comforting meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancake Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley, chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Serving (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Applesauce
Instructions
- Drain the Potatoes: Place the grated potatoes in a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible to prevent soggy pancakes and help them hold together better during frying.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained grated potatoes, finely chopped onion, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat the Oil: Pour a thin layer of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, which will ensure the pancakes fry evenly and develop a crisp crust.
- Form and Fry the Pancakes: Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop the potato mixture into the skillet. Flatten each scoop gently with a spatula to form small round pancakes. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain: Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, keeping them crispy without being greasy.
- Serve: Serve the potato pancakes hot with optional sides like sour cream or applesauce for a traditional and delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out all excess water from the grated potatoes to avoid soggy pancakes.
- You can add fresh herbs such as parsley for extra flavor.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron for best frying results.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the pancakes at their crispiest.
