How to Make Latvian Potato Pancakes

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

Peel and prepare the potatoes.

Grate the potatoes using a food processor for a crispier texture.

Let the grated potatoes sit to extract moisture.

Add flour, 2 eggs, onion, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of bouillon powder to the potato mixture.

Mix until well combined.

Heat oil on a wood stove for frying.

Spoon the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

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