Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for potato pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes (Russet potatoes work well)
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil or olive oil)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This helps to make the pancakes crispy.
- Grate the Onion:
- Peel and grate the onion. You can also finely chop it if you prefer.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. The flour helps to bind the ingredients together.
- Heat the Oil:
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Form Pancakes:
- Once the oil is hot, take a spoonful of the potato mixture and place it into the skillet, flattening it with the back of the spoon to form a pancake shape. You can make the pancakes as large or as small as you like, depending on your preference.
- Fry the Pancakes:
- Cook the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip them over halfway through cooking.
- Drain and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the potato pancakes hot, with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, applesauce, or even smoked salmon.
Enjoy your delicious potato pancakes!
