Crispy traditional potato pancakes served with rose zawid

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Russet (baking) or Yukon
Gold potatoes
1 medium Onion
½ cup Chopped scallions, including
The green part
1 large Egg, beaten
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Peel the potatoes and put in cold water. Using a grater or a food processor coarsely grate the potatoes and onions. Place together in a fine-mesh strainer or a tea towel and squeeze out all the water over a bowl. The potato starch will settle to the bottom; reserve that after you have carefully poured off the water. Mix the potato and onion with the potato starch. Add the scallions, egg, and salt and pepper.

Heat a griddle or non-stick pan and coat with a thin film of vegetable oil. Take about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten as best you can. Place the potato mixture on the griddle, flatten with a large spatula, and fry for a few minutes until golden. Flip the pancake over and brown the other side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately. You can also freeze the potato pancakes and crisp them up in a 350 degree oven at a later time.

(Courtesy Joan Nathan)

Yield: about 2 dozen pancakes

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