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Grätzer Potato Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Special equipment needed:
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
- Non-stick skillet

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds. Mix well.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten them with a spatula.

4. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

5. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- Makes 8-10 pancakes

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
- You can use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Variations:
- Add chopped bacon or ham to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
- Add grated cheese to the potato mixture for a cheesy twist.

Tips and tricks:
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes and onion before mixing them with the other ingredients.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Serve the pancakes with sour cream or applesauce.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the pancakes in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pancakes on a platter with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

Garnishes:
- Chopped chives
- Sour cream
- Applesauce

Pairings:
- Serve the pancakes with grilled sausages or bacon.

Suggested side dishes:
- Coleslaw
- Green salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pancakes are too wet, add more flour to the mixture.
- If the pancakes are falling apart, add an extra egg to the mixture.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the potatoes are fully cooked before serving.

Food history:
- Grätzer Potato Pancakes originated in Grätz, a city in Poland.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory
- Crispy
- Potato-y

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pancakes as a main dish or as a side dish.

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Region: Polish

Taste: Crispy, Savory, Salty, Cheesy, Garlicky