Vegan Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 4 medium Potatoes and the 1 medium Onion. Using a box grater, grate both the potatoes and the onion. Place the grated potato and onion mixture into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed grated potato and onion mixture with the 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of potato starch, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed and form a cohesive batter.
3. 3Pour the 0.5 cup of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches approximately 175°C. To test if the oil is ready, carefully drop a small piece of the potato mixture into it; it should sizzle immediately.
4. 4Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, leaving space between them. Use the back of the spoon to gently flatten each spoonful into a pancake shape, about 7.62-10.16 cm (7-10 cm) in diameter. Fry these pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy, and you hear a consistent sizzling sound.
5. 5Using a spatula, remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat the previous step with the remaining potato mixture, frying in batches until all the batter is used.
6. 6Serve the hot potato pancakes immediately with the 0.5 cup of applesauce.

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