Crispy Potato Pancakes
Crispy and delicious, our potato pancake recipe is a beloved comfort food enjoyed by many cultures. Made with grated potatoes, eggs, and flour, these traditional latkes are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a festive holiday meal or a simple weeknight dinner, try our recipe today and savor the classic flavors of this timeless dish.
Ingredients
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4 kg PotatoesGrated (optional Sweet Potatoes)
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6 pieces Eggs
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3 tbsp Flour
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500 gr Butter
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Optional:
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2 pieces White Onionchopped
Directions
Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a traditional dish in Jewish cuisine and have been popular in many Eastern European countries for centuries. They are typically made with grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and flour, and are fried in oil until crispy.
The origins of potato pancakes can be traced back to the 17th century, when potatoes were first introduced to Europe from South America. At first, potatoes were not widely accepted as a food source because they were believed to be poisonous or unfit for human consumption. However, over time, people began to realize the nutritional value of potatoes, and they became a popular staple food.
Potato pancakes were a practical way for people to use up leftover potatoes and create a filling meal. They were often served during Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the Temple in Jerusalem. The oil used to fry the potato pancakes symbolized the miracle of the Hanukkah oil, and the dish became a traditional part of the holiday meal.
Today, potato pancakes are enjoyed all over the world and are often served with a variety of toppings, such as applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon. They continue to be a beloved comfort food and a staple of many cultural cuisines.
In this Potato Pancakes recipe I won’t fry the pancakes in oil but bake them in butter.
Prepare all the ingredients for the potato pancakes. Peel Potatoes and grate the potatoes.
Add the beaten eggs and flour to the potato mixture and stir until well combined. You may already want to add some Salt and Pepper to taste however I prefer adding salt while baking the potato pancakes.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom of the pan.
Using a spoon, form the potato mixture into small pancakes and place them in the hot oil. Flatten the pancakes slightly with a spatula of a fork.
Cook the pancakes for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
Serve the potato pancakes hot. Optionally: with your favorite toppings such as applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon.
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Ingredients
| 4 kg Potatoes | |
| 6 pieces Eggs | |
| 3 tbsp Flour | |
| 500 gr Butter | |
Optional: |
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| 2 pieces White Onion | |
