Recipe for Crispy Potato Pancakes

Grated potatoes and onions mixed with eggs and flour then fried until the edges are crunchy.

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 eggs
• 50 grams flour
• 10 grams salt
• 2 grams black pepper
• 200 milliliters vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Grate the potatoes and onion then squeeze the mixture through a cloth
2. Mix the dry potatoes and onions with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper
3. Fry large spoonfuls in hot oil for four minutes per side until golden brown
4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream or some sugar

Tips

• Grating the onion into the potatoes prevents them from turning dark grey
• Use starchy potatoes to ensure the pancakes hold together and stay crispy
• Squeezing out every drop of water is the secret to a crunchy texture