Description
Golden Polish potato pancakes bring rustic comfort straight from Eastern European kitchens. Crispy exterior and tender interior make these latkes an irresistible meal you can enjoy with sour cream or applesauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Chopped fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Grate potatoes thoroughly, then use a clean kitchen towel to extract maximum moisture, ensuring a crisp texture.
- Combine drained potatoes with finely grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients gently to maintain potato texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to medium-high temperature (around 375°F), creating an ideal frying environment.
- Carefully spoon potato mixture into hot oil, spreading each portion into thin, circular pancakes approximately 3 inches wide.
- Cook pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Monitor heat levels, adjusting flame to prevent burning while ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Remove pancakes using a slotted spatula, placing them on paper towel-lined plates to absorb excess oil.
- Allow pancakes to rest briefly, which helps maintain their crispness and drains residual oil.
- Plate the potato pancakes immediately, garnishing with fresh chopped herbs like dill or chives.
- Serve alongside sour cream or Greek yogurt, offering a cool, tangy complement to the hot, crispy pancakes.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy and golden pancakes without sogginess.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for the best texture and crispiness in your pancakes.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like gluten-free flour or almond meal for dietary restrictions.
- Add finely chopped fresh herbs like chives or dill into the batter for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 482 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg