Description
Crispy and golden potato pancakes made from grated potatoes, onions, and a simple batter, fried to perfection. These traditional pancakes are perfect as a savory side or snack, served with sour cream or applesauce for a deliciously comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes
- 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 into a clean dish towel and firmly squeeze out all excess liquid to ensure the pancakes will be crispy.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained grated potatoes, finely chopped onion, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh herbs if using. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Heat the Oil: Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing the pan for frying the pancakes.
- Form and Fry the Pancakes: Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into the hot skillet. Flatten gently with a spatula into a round pancake shape. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until each side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Once pancakes are cooked, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil, retaining their crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the potato pancakes hot with optional sour cream or applesauce for a classic and delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze the potatoes very well to remove moisture; this helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley enhances flavor but is optional.
- You can adjust the thickness of pancakes by adding more or less flour depending on potato moisture content.
- Use medium-high heat to ensure pancakes cook evenly without burning.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as they tend to soften if left to sit.
