Vegan Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Potatoes
• 1 small Onion
• 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Applesauce

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 1 pound Potatoes and the 1 small Onion. Grate both the potatoes and the onion.
2. 2In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal with the 6 tablespoons Water. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.
3. 3Place the grated potatoes and onion in the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Gather the edges of the towel and twist tightly to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes and onion, the thickened flaxseed mixture, the 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour, the 0.75 teaspoon Salt, and the 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper. Mix everything together until just combined.
5. 5Pour the 0.5 cup Vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers, approximately 350°F (175°C).
6. 6Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Use the back of the spoon to gently flatten each spoonful into a pancake shape.
7. 7Fry the potato pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they cook.
8. 8Remove the cooked potato pancakes from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
9. 9Serve the hot potato pancakes immediately with the 1 cup Applesauce.

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