Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream (Kartupeļu pankūkas ar skābo krējumu)
Kartupeļu pankūkas ar skābo krējumu, or Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream, are a popular dish in Latvian cuisine. These savory pancakes are made with grated potatoes and onions, and are typically served with a dollop of tangy sour cream.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop the potato mixture into the skillet, forming small pancakes, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the pancakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the potato pancakes hot, with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Large bowl Grater Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Frying pan Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the potato pancakes with a side of fresh salad or pickles for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispiness, squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes before mixing them with the other ingredients.
Cost
$8