Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Easy Potato Pancakes Recipe 3 ways by Food Fusion

Login to Save
280K views👍 3.5K
F
Food Fusion

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Potato Pancakes

Cultural Context

Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a traditional dish in Jewish cuisine, particularly during Hanukkah. They symbolize the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days in the temple. Variations exist across cultures, with different spices and ingredients reflecting local tastes. These pancakes are often served with applesauce or sour cream, making them a beloved comfort food.

JewishILside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 large potatoes
1/2 onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tbs flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red chili
1 clove garlic
2 tbs oil

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornstarch is often cheaper.

1

Grate the potatoes and onion and soak them in a bowl of water for 5 minutes.

2

Drain the water from the potatoes and place them in a cheesecloth to squeeze out excess moisture.

3

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, egg, salt, black pepper, and red chili together.

4

Combine the drained potato and onion mixture with the egg mixture and mix well.

5

Heat oil in a frying pan over low medium heat.

6

Spoon a dumpling-sized amount of the potato mixture into the pan and gently spread it with a spatula.

7

Fry both sides until golden brown and then remove from the pan.

Cooking Techniques

gratedmixedfried

Equipment Needed

gratercheeseclothmixing bowlfrying panspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

LatkesKartoffelpuffer

More Potato Pancakes Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Jewish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)