Ingredients
The ingredients list is straightforward, ensuring that these savory pancakes are as easy to make as they are delicious. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream or applesauce, for serving
If you’re in a pinch, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, and the vegetable oil can be exchanged for any high smoke-point oil like canola or sunflower oil.
Instructions
Creating these pancakes is a delightful process that allows you to engage with each step. Here’s how you can make them in your own kitchen:
- Begin by peeling and grating the potatoes into a large bowl. Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes. This step is crucial for achieving a crispy pancake.
- In another bowl, grate the onion and add it to the potatoes. Mix them together thoroughly.
- Add the eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the potato and onion mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. You’ll know it’s ready when a small piece of the potato mixture sizzles when dropped in.
- Scoop 1/4 cup portions of the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce, reminiscent of my abuela’s love for hearty, comforting meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International