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Potato pancakes without eggs
A very simple and familiar recipe, which has remained very popular for decades - potato pancakes without eggs in a frying pan (or deruny). This dish can be served for breakfast and dinner, and they are also great for snacks. Prepared according to the classic recipe, potato pancakes are made very quickly from simple potatoes, tasty both hot and cold. The dish can be complemented with various fillings, but the classic version with a golden and crispy crust remains a favorite.
Preparation time: 60 minutes.
Caloric content: 212 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
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- potatoes – 400-500 g;
- onion – 1 pc. (medium or ½ large);
- salt – to taste;
- pepper – to taste and if desired;
- flour (or starch) – 1-2 tbsp as desired;
- vegetable oil – for frying.
Preparation
- Prepare all the ingredients according to the list for making potato pancakes without eggs in a frying pan. Peel the potatoes and onions.
- Grate the onion and potatoes on the finest grater. You can also grind the products with a blender or food processor. The minced onion should be added to the potatoes immediately to keep the mixture light in color and prevent it from darkening. The grated potatoes should be transferred to a sieve and left for a few minutes to drain the liquid, then the potato mixture will be denser. The potato juice should not be poured out immediately; it needs some time to settle. After about five minutes, potato starch will appear at the bottom of the juice container, now the liquid should be drained, and the starch transferred to the potatoes. This starch will help the pancakes hold their shape and not fall apart. Thanks to the starch, there will be no need to add eggs to the dish.
- Usually, old potatoes have a lot of starch. But what to do if the potatoes are young and still have little starch? In this case, additional starch or a little flour will be needed. But do not add eggs to the pancakes, otherwise, you will end up with potato fritters. Mix the mass well using a whisk.
- Add salt and black ground pepper to the potato mixture. Choose spices to your taste and desire.
- Place the frying pan on the stove to heat, and pour in the vegetable oil. In the meantime, the potato mixture will rest and thicken.
- As soon as the oil is heated, switch the stove to medium heat. Use a tablespoon to place the potato mixture in the frying pan. Fry the pancakes on both sides for about five minutes. You need to achieve a golden crust and good cooking inside so that the deruny are not raw.
- Transfer the finished potato pancakes without eggs from the frying pan to a plate with a paper towel to remove excess fat. Then place the deruny on a dish and serve them at the table with sour cream.
Potato pancakes without eggs in a frying pan are a truly homemade, family dish. Prepare pancakes using this culinary recipe on a Sunday morning or as a snack for your loved ones. They will always be happy to have such a dish.
