Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are shallow-fried fritters made with grated or shredded potatoes, usually bound with egg and flour or matzo meal. They can be simple or dressed up with various ingredients like onion, garlic, chives, or even cheese.
There are two main ways to prepare potato pancakes using raw or cooked potatoes. Raw potatoes are usually grated, squeezed to remove excess liquid and mixed with other ingredients before frying.
Cooked potatoes, like the remnants of mashed potatoes, can be mixed with eggs and flour and then formed into patties.
The key to a good potato pancake is achieving a perfect balance. The exterior should be crispy and golden brown, yielding to a soft and fluffy interior.
The taste is savory, with the natural potato flavor shining through. Depending on the added ingredients, you can get hints of onion, garlic, or herbs.
Potato pancakes have a rich history, they appear in different cultures with slight variations.
It is relevant in all cuisines of the world, which is traditionally served on all occasions. In other cultures, it is enjoyed as a comfort food or a street food snack.
The beauty of potato pancakes lies in their versatility. You can experiment with different spices, herbs, and even add grated vegetables like zucchini or carrots.
Sweet potato pancakes are also a popular option, offering a unique twist.
Traditionally, potato pancakes are served with sour cream and apple juice. However, there are endless possibilities! Try it with smoked salmon and dill, guacamole, hot sauce, even vegetarian chili, any sauce or juice.
Ingredients
- Potatoes.
- Half an onion.
- Vegetable oil.
- One red pepper.
- Salt.
- 100g Mozzarella cheese.
- Scallion.
- Black pepper.
- 200g Flour.
- Sugar.
- 2 Eggs.
- 500g Milk.
- Vegetable oil.
To prepare the crispy crust of potato pancakes you will need the following ingredients:
- 3 Eggs.
- 30g Flour.
- Bread crumbs.
These are the ingredients you'll need to prepare crispy potato pies with cheese.
How to Prepare Potato Pancakes
1. Peel the potatoes.
2. Cut the potatoes into medium sized pieces.
3. Put the potatoes in a pot over medium heat and let them boil.
4. When the potatoes are cooked, drain them from the water.
5. Mash the potatoes well.
6. Take an onion, peel it, then chop it into small pieces.
7. In a pan over medium heat, pour a little vegetable oil.
8. Cook the onion until it turns golden brown.
9. Prepare a red bell pepper and cut it into small slices.
10. Add the bell pepper slices with the onion to cook.
11. When the falafel and onion are cooked, add them to the mashed potatoes.
12. Add a teaspoon of salt.
13. Add mozzarella cheese.
14. Prepare a few scallions, then chop them into small pieces.
15. Add it to the mashed potatoes and the previously prepared ingredients.
16. Add a sprinkle of black pepper.
17. Mix the mixture well to combine thoroughly.
18. In a new bowl, put 500g of flour.
19. Add a teaspoon of salt.
20. Add a tablespoon of sugar.
21. Add two eggs to the mixture.
22. Add 500g of milk.
23. Stir the mixture well until combined.
24. Add 20g of vegetable oil.
25. Mix Well.
26. Get a spoon and take a spoonful of the mixture.
27. In a pan over medium heat, pour a spoonful of the mixture and let it cook for a minute.
28. When the bottom side of the pancake is cooked, flip it to the other side, and let it cook for another minute.
29. After cooking all the pancakes, place a single pancake.
30. Put a tablespoon of the potato and cheese mixture on top of the pancake.
31. Fold the pancake in this way.
32. Repeat these steps with the remaining pancakes.
33. In a new bowl, add 3 eggs.
34. Mix well.
35. Add a tablespoon of flour.
36. Mix well.
37. In a new bowl, put very small bread crumbs.
38. Take the potato pancake and roll it in the egg mixture.
39. Roll the potato pancake in the bread crumbs.
40. In a pan, pour a little vegetable oil.
41. Fry the potato pancakes one by one.
42. After the first side turns golden brown, flip the potato pancake to the other side.
43. After both sides of the potato patty turn golden brown, remove it from the pan, and repeat these steps for all the potato pancakes.
44. Enjoy!
So, there you have it! Potato pancakes are more than just a delicious snack, they are a cultural treasure waiting to be explored.
Why not whip up a batch this weekend and experience their magic for yourself?