Potato Pancakes

Photo by Leigh Beisch

Ingredients

3 tablespoons potato starch or all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon pepper
About 2 cups vegetable oil
1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and halved, or 1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and rinsed

1. Using a hand grater or food processor, shred potatoes, working over a large bowl of cold water or frequently transferring shredded potatoes to water. Shred onion and add to bowl (if using green onion, reserve). Let stand for 30 minutes. 2. Drain potato mixture; wipe bowl clean. With your hands...

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Variations on Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes
- 3 medium potatoes, cleaned and peeled
- Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- +1 other ingredients
Potato Pancakes
- 1 large onion
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds total)
- 9 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- +3 other ingredients