Potato Pancakes

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds waxy potatoes, peeled
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• Sour cream and applesauce

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Coarsely grate potatoes and onion into a colander in the sink. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl; mix in egg, flour, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop 1/4-cup mounds of potato mixture into the skillet; press lightly with a spatula to flatten. Cook pancakes until golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, as desired.