Grandma’s Potato Pancakes Recipe (Eastern European)
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Grandma’s Potato Pancakes Recipe (Eastern European)
Description
Grandma’s Potato Pancakes use basic ingredients: large potatoes, medium onion, eggs, salt, and black pepper. The potatoes and onions are finely grated to ensure even cooking and uniform texture. The addition of eggs binds the mixture together while salt and pepper season it. Cooking involves frying spoonfuls of batter in a skillet with neutral cooking oil over medium heat until both sides develop a golden-brown crust. The result is a crisp exterior with a tender, slightly moist interior.
This dish is versatile and can be served with sour cream, applesauce, or alongside other traditional meals. It offers a comforting texture contrast from the crispy edges to the soft middle, typical of Eastern European potato pancakes. The straightforward preparation and common ingredients make it accessible for home cooks seeking classic flavors.
Ingredients
- 5 potato large
- 1 onion medium
- 2 egg
- 1/2 tbsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Skin potatoes and peel onion. Use a large bowl and grate potatoes and onions on small slots. You can also use a blender, food processor or a grinder.
- Add eggs to the mixture, season with salt & pepper. Whisk to combine everything together.
- Preheat skillet with oil on a medium heat. Place batter with a tablespoon into the skillet.
- Fry each side until it's golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 936mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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