Published Nov 01, 2021 Updated Aug 20, 2024
Potato Pancake Recipe
Potato pancakes are made with potatoes, onion, egg, all-purpose flour and seasonings. They are crispy on the outside and soft in the center, which tastes fantastic when served with sour cream. They are popular in Russia, one of the staples or Russians, just like blinis. This is an easy homemade potato pancake recipe; it is perfect for a quick meal for a busy day. It is also popular as a tasty side dish or appetizer for dinner. What’s more, it takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients Of Potato Pancakes
Potato pancake is easy to make and calls for simple ingredients:
Russet potatoes Yellow onion Egg All-purpose flour Salt Ground black pepper
You will also need cooking oil for pan-frying the pancakes, and sour cream to serve. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Potato Pancakes
First, grate the peeled potatoes and onion in a bowl. Whisk the egg and sift all-purpose flour. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and set it aside. Heat a frying pan or skillet with oil on medium-high. Scoop the potato pancake mixture into the pan, flatten, and round the pancake with the back of the spoon. Fry each side for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Place the fried potato pancakes on the plate lined with towel papers to absorb the excess oil. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.
Cooking Tips
Since the potatoes are starchy and oxidized quickly, rinse and drain the grated potatoes before combining them with other ingredients. This step makes a crispy exterior instead of a soggy crust. Shallow-fry the pancakes on medium-high heat; add more oil if needed.
What To Serve With Potato Pancakes
Serve these potato pancakes as a meal or as an appetizer. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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