These traditional potato pancakes are wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
4 large potatoes
1 yellow onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
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Finely grate potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
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Mix in egg, salt, and pepper. Add enough flour to make the mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
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Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drop two or three 1/4-cup mounds of batter into hot oil, and flatten with back of a spatula to make 1/2-inch-thick pancakes.
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Fry, turning pancakes once, until golden brown. Transfer pancakes to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep warm in the oven until serving. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.
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Serve warm, enjoy!
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Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.