Description
Potato pancakes, or latkes, are a delightful comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown exteriors with tender interiors. Perfect for brunch or dinner, these savory pancakes can be served with sour cream or applesauce for a delicious flavor boost. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (about 800g), grated
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (approximately 1 cup)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes. Rinse under cold water.
- Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet and fry for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with toppings of choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg