Description
Crispy Polish potato pancakes deliver a hearty comfort from traditional kitchens across Eastern Europe. Shredded potatoes and onions create golden, savory discs that invite you to savor each delectable bite of cultural culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 russet potatoes (approx. 4 cups), peeled and grated
- 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil (more may be needed)
- Sour cream
- Applesauce
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Scrub potatoes meticulously, removing skin and eliminating any imperfections using a box grater to create delicate shreds alongside onion.
- Moisture Extraction: Gather shredded mixture in a clean kitchen towel, applying substantial pressure to eliminate excess liquid, ensuring a crisp pancake texture.
- Batter Creation: Whisk eggs, flour, and seasonings in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency, then integrate the dehydrated potato-onion blend thoroughly.
- Oil Heating: Warm cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, watching for a subtle shimmer that indicates optimal temperature for frying.
- Pancake Formation: Gently drop potato mixture into the hot oil, using a spatula to flatten into uniform circular shapes, allowing each side to transform into a rich, golden-brown color for 3-4 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer crispy pancakes onto paper towels, lightly seasoning with salt and serving alongside traditional accompaniments like applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Potato Prep Precision: Scrub potatoes meticulously, removing all blemishes to ensure a clean, uniform texture and prevent any unwanted bitter spots.
- Moisture Mastery: Squeeze shredded potatoes and onions vigorously in a clean towel to remove excess liquid, guaranteeing crispy, golden-brown pancakes that won’t become soggy.
- Oil Temperature Control: Watch for a slight shimmer and subtle rippling in the pan, and test readiness with a sizzling drop of mixture to achieve perfectly crisp exterior without burning.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with tangy applesauce or creamy sour cream to complement the savory, crisp pancakes and enhance their traditional flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg