Description
Crispy golden Polish potato pancakes bring comfort and tradition to your table. Hearty latkes packed with rich flavor make perfect comfort food that connects generations of home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
Serving Options:
- Sour cream
- Applesauce
Instructions
- Meticulously grate potatoes and onion, then rigorously extract liquid using a cheesecloth, ensuring minimal moisture remains.
- Combine grated vegetables with eggs, flour, seasonings in a mixing bowl, creating a cohesive batter with balanced flavor profile.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F), preparing for pancake formation.
- Carefully drop dollops of potato mixture into hot oil, gently pressing with a spatula to create uniform, thin pancakes.
- Sizzle each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring color transformation to achieve a deep golden-brown exterior with crisp edges.
- Transfer cooked pancakes onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining optimal texture.
- Present immediately while piping hot, accompanied by traditional condiments like tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce for complementary flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to remove maximum moisture, ensuring crispy pancakes that don’t become soggy.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet for the best texture and binding properties in your pancakes.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like gluten-free flour or almond flour for dietary restrictions.
- Add fresh herbs like chives or dill to elevate the flavor profile and create a more gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg