Key Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes (peeled and grated)
1 small onion, grated
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or potato starch for gluten-free people)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower oil works best)
Traditional toppings
Applesauce (classic pairing!)
Sour cream
Chives or parsley , chopped
👩🍳 Step-by-step instructions
1. Prepare the potatoes
Peel and grate the potatoes (use the large holes in a box grater).
Squeeze out the excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth (the key to crispiness! ).
Mix with the grated onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper.
