Russian Potato Pancakes (Draniki)

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 small Onion, grated
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Potato starch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Vegetable oil

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

Instructions

1. 1Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater.
2. 2Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3. 3In a bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes and onion with flour, potato starch, salt, and pepper.
4. 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. 5Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
6. 6Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Remove the draniki from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. 8Serve hot with dairy-free sour cream or applesauce.

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