Two-Potato Pancakes
- 1/2
- 3 medium russet (baking) potatoes (2 lb.), peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or matzo meal
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Place potatoes in colander, squeeze out water, and discard.
- Mix potatoes and grated onions in large bowl.
- Stir egg yolks into potatoes.
- Fold in flour and baking powder, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Beat egg whites in separate bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Fold egg whites and green onions into potato mixture.
- Coat bottom of skillet with oil, and heat over medium-high heat until drop of batter sizzles on surface.
- Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet, and flatten with spatula.
- Fry 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Add more oil as needed to fry remaining batter.
russet, onion, eggs, allpurpose, baking powder, green onions, vegetable oil
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/two-potato-pancakes/ (may not work)