Description
Polish potato pancakes offer a crispy, golden gateway to comfort food bliss. Sizzling with flavor and tradition, these delicate latkes invite you to savor a delicious slice of culinary heritage on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Herbs and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream or applesauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by grating them thoroughly using a box grater or food processor, ensuring uniform texture and maximum moisture removal by squeezing the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel.
- Create the potato mixture by combining grated potatoes with finely chopped onion, whisked eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), adding enough oil to create a thin, even cooking layer.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into the hot skillet, gently pressing each portion with the back of a spoon to form flat, uniform pancakes approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Cook pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, monitoring closely to achieve a deep golden-brown exterior and ensuring a crispy, well-cooked interior.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, maintaining their crispness while allowing any remaining grease to drain.
- Repeat cooking process with remaining potato mixture, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Present the potato pancakes immediately while hot, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and dill, and serving alongside traditional accompaniments like sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy pancakes and ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add grated cheese or herbs like chives for extra flavor complexity and personalized touch.
- Pat potato mixture gently when forming pancakes to maintain a light, airy texture without compressing too much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg