Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a side dish, or even as a snack. Here’s a simple recipe for making potato pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- 1 onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Grate the Potatoes: Use a grater to grate the peeled potatoes. You can use a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl.
- Grate the Onion: Grate the onion and add it to the bowl with the grated potatoes.
- Remove Excess Moisture: Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess moisture over the sink. This helps to prevent the pancakes from becoming too watery.
- Mix in Eggs and Flour: Add the eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the grated potatoes and onion. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Heat Vegetable Oil: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Form Pancakes: Take a portion of the potato mixture and form it into a pancake shape, squeezing out any excess moisture. Place the pancake in the hot oil, flattening it with a spatula.
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Fry the potato pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on Paper Towels: Once the pancakes are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the potato pancakes warm, and you can enjoy them as they are or with toppings like sour cream, applesauce, or even a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Note: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade potato pancakes!
