Classic potato pancakes often turn out too soft or watery. But if you prepare the potatoes correctly, you will achieve the perfect combination of a tender center and a crispy crust. Only basic ingredients are needed to make this old village recipe.
Ingredients:
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Peeled potatoes — 1.5 kg
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Chicken eggs — 2 pcs.
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Wheat flour — 100 g
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Salt — 2 tsp.
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Vegetable oil — for frying
Preparation:
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Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater to preserve the texture. Transfer to a bowl, add 1 tsp. of salt, and mix to release the juice. After a couple of minutes, squeeze the potatoes, pouring the juice into a separate bowl.
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Let the juice sit for a while. Carefully pour off the water, and return the white starchy sediment back to the potatoes.
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Add the eggs, remaining salt, and flour, and mix until smooth.
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon portions of the mixture onto the skillet and gently press down to make the pancakes thin.
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Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Remove the finished pancakes and clear the bottom of burnt crumbs before the next batch.
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Serve hot with sour cream or any sauce of your choice.
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