Potato pancakes, also known as latkes in Jewish cuisine, are delicious and simple to make. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or a food processor. You can also do this by hand if you prefer.
- Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This will help the pancakes crisp up better.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the skillet for each pancake. Flatten the mixture slightly with a spatula to form a pancake shape.
- Cook the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the potato pancakes hot with your choice of toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon.
Enjoy your homemade potato pancakes!
