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Potato Pancake Savoury Side Dish Recipe

Potato pancakes with their crispy exterior and soft inside, make for a tasty, savoury side dish option.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fry, potato, side dish
Servings: 8 portions
Author: Jane and Sonja

Equipment

  • 1 skillet

Ingredients

  • 4-5 potatoes medium/large
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • cooking onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking iil vegetabe or canola

Instructions

  • Wash and peel the potatoes.
  • Finely grate potatoes and drain any liquid.
  • Combine the eggs, flour, baking powder, onion, salt and pepper and potatoes in a bowl and mix together (if the mixture looks runny, add more flour).
  • Add 1/8" of oil to the skillet. Heat the oil to medium..
  • Using a large spoon or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the batter and drop into the heated oil. Press lightly to flatten.
  • Fry one side and flip the pancake. When the pancake is a golden brown color the pancake is cooked.