Description
Polish potato pancakes deliver crispy, golden comfort straight from traditional kitchens. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques help home cooks craft delicious latkes that connect culinary heritage with family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Meticulously shred potatoes using a fine grater, allowing excess moisture to drain. Mince onions into delicate, uniform pieces.
- Create a harmonious mixture by thoroughly blending grated potatoes, diced onions, whisked eggs, flour, and seasoning until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare a cast-iron skillet by heating vegetable oil to approximately 350°F, ensuring a consistent medium-high temperature for optimal browning.
- Carefully ladle potato mixture into the sizzling oil, gently pressing each portion with a spatula to form thin, crisp pancakes.
- Cook each pancake until edges turn deep golden and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove pancakes using a slotted spatula, transferring to absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, garnishing with preferred accompaniments like sour cream, applesauce, or fresh herbs for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Keep potatoes cold and dry before grating to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel for crispier pancakes.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for better binding and a more authentic crispy exterior.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or almond meal for a low-carb, celiac-friendly version of the classic potato pancake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg