Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a traditional dish in many European cuisines and are often associated with Hanukkah celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Potato Pancakes

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, European Courses: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 small Onion
• 1 unit Egg
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Peel and grate the potatoes. Place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
2. Finely chop the onion.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Take a spoonful of the potato mixture and flatten it in your hands to form a pancake shape. Place it in the hot oil.
6. Fry the potato pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
8. Serve the potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.