Placki Ziemniaczane (Potato Pancakes) - Egg-Free Version

Ingredients

• about 910 g Potatoes, peeled
• 1 medium Onion, grated
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Potato starch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Using a box grater or food processor, grate the about 910 g of peeled potatoes and the 1 medium onion.
2. 2Place the grated potatoes and onion into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This is important for making the pancakes crispy.
3. 3In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes and onion, the 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, the 1 tablespoon of potato starch, the 1 teaspoon of salt, and the 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together well.
4. 4Heat the 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 175°C.
5. 5Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten each spoonful into a pancake shape.
6. 6Fry the pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. They are done when they are golden brown and crispy all over.
7. 7Remove the potato pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
8. 8Serve the Placki Ziemniaczane hot.

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