Description
Crispy and golden potato pancakes, made with simple ingredients, are a comforting dish perfect for any meal. These pancakes are packed with flavor and can be enjoyed with sour cream or applesauce for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley, chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: Serve with sour cream or applesauce
Instructions
- Drain the Potatoes: After grating the potatoes, place them in a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a spacious bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Mix thoroughly.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Form and Fry the Pancakes: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into the skillet for each pancake. Flatten it with a spatula and fry until both sides are golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain: Transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the potato pancakes hot, accompanied by sour cream or applesauce if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are well-drained for crispy pancakes.
- You can experiment with different herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: side dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg