Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- russet Burbank potato 2 lbs grated
- onion 1 grated
- egg 1
- baking powder 1/2 tsp
- all-purpose flour 2 Tbsps
- salt 1/2 tsp to taste
- black pepper 1/4 tsp to taste
- vegetable oil 1/2 cup
- applesauce 1 cup
- sour cream 1 cup
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Step 1
Place the grated potato and onion in a strainer for 5 minutes. Using your hand push down to strain out any liquid.
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Step 2
Place the strained potato and onion in a large bowl and add the egg, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 3
Depending on the moisture add more flour.
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Step 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
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Step 5
Add two tablespoons of the potato pancake mixture and press down with a spoon to form a 2 to 3 inch circle. Repeat to fill but not crowd the pan.
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Step 6
Fry on each side for 3 minutes until Golden brown.
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Step 7
Place on a paper lined plate to absorb the excess oil.
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Step 8
Serve with applesauce and sour cream.
