Pancakes with potatoes
Ingredients
- Four medium potatoes, or almost two pounds
- One little onion, if desired
- Two huge eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for a more traditional look, use matzo meal)
- One teaspoon of salt
- Half a teaspoon of black pepper
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil are good options)
Directions
Get the potatoes ready:
- Peel the potatoes and the onion if you want. Using a food processor or box grater, grate the potatoes and onion. Use the coarse side of the grater if you like your food chunkier.
Drain Any Extra Wetness:
- Line a fresh kitchen towel or cheesecloth with the grated potatoes and onion. Remove as much extra moisture as you can. To get crispy pancakes, this step is essential.
Combine the batter:
- Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to a large bowl along with the drained potato and onion mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is incorporated.
Warm up the oil:
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. A tiny bit of batter can be dropped into the oil to test it; if it sizzles right away, the oil is ready.
Pancakes should be fried.
- Using the back of a spoon, gently flatten about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture before carefully placing it in the hot oil. Continue using more scoops, being careful not to fill the pan to overflowing.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side. In order to avoid burning, adjust the heat as needed.
After draining, serve:
- After cooking, move the pancakes to a plate covered with paper towels so that any extra oil may be drained off.
- Warm up and serve with your preferred dipping sauce, sour cream, or applesauce.
Advice
- Variation: You can add spices like paprika or garlic powder, or herbs like parsley, dill, or chives, for extra taste.
- Make Ahead: The mixture can be made in advance and refrigerated for a few hours prior to frying.
- Baking Option: For a healthier option, bake the pancakes for 20 to 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C) on a baking sheet coated with parchment paper, turning them halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
Savor your pancakes with potatoes! Everybody at the table will enjoy these delicious treats.