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Best Potato Pancakes

July 7, 2016 by Peter Block 17 Comments

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To make the Best Potato Pancakes might take a little more work than a mashed potato but it is so worth it.  A potato pancake is a dish that usually comes around at holiday time.  I so love it.  Why don’t I think to make them more often.  In Jewish homes, these are known as latkes.  My last post, I wrote about my Smoked Beef Brisket.  I thought the potato pancake would be the perfect side dish.  It may not show up on many, if any, traditional BBQ menus but I am here to change that today!

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Best Potato Pancake

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Best Potato Pancake

Best Potato Pancake #panfry #potato #latke | feedyoursoul2.com

Best Potato Pancake from Feed Your Soul Too

Best Potato Pancake from Feed Your Soul Too

What makes the potato pancake so good is it is pan fried.  Anything pan fried is good.  These potatoes are a cousin of hash browns.  I love the crispy exterior of the hash brown.  The hash brown typically is cooked on a flat top grill.  There are two other differences.  The first difference is pretty subtle and that is the hash brown works with a shredded potato and this potato pancake gets mashed up in a food processor.  The second, more significant difference, is the addition of matzo meal.  The matzo meal, along with the eggs, is the binder.  Matzo meal is like a cracker.  It is unleavened bread.  It helps give body and texture to the potatoes.

Best Potato Pancake from Feed Your Soul Too

The potatoes are actually cooked twice.  First, the potatoes are peeled and placed in a pot of boiling water and cooked until tender.  After the potatoes are cool enough to handle, use your food processor to blend them.  Work in batches.  I like to leave some chunks of the potato so I do not blend them completely.  Once the potatoes are blended, let them sit in a bowl for a short while and drain off the excess water.  

Best Potato Pancake from Feed Your Soul Too

The cast of characters.

Ingredients

Ingredients

The potatoes cut up and the blended in the food processor.

Potatoes Cut Up

Potatoes Cut Up

Potatoes Processed

Potatoes Processed

Veggies and eggs in the food processor.

Veggies in Food Processor

Veggies in Food Processor

All the ingredients in the bowl and then mixed together.

All Ingredients Added

All Ingredients Added

All Mixed

All Mixed

Potato Pancakes frying in the pan.

Potatoes in Oil

Potatoes in Oil

The Best Potato Pancake Plated.

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Best Potato Pancake

Best Potato Pancake
2016-07-04 19:13:05
Serves 12
A potato variation that cooks, and then, blends the potatoes. They are finished by pan frying.
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Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
42 min
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
42 min
Ingredients
  1. 5 pounds yukon gold potatoes
  2. 1 cup matzoh meal
  3. 4 eggs
  4. 1 tablespoon salt
  5. 1 tablespoon pepper
  6. Corn oil for frying
  7. 1 bunch green onion
Instructions
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. Place in a boiling pot of water and cook until fork tender. Let them cool a little bit.
  3. Place in a food processor in batches and blend.
  4. Squeeze as much liquid out of the potatoes as possible.
  5. Blend the eggs and green onions in the food processor.
  6. Add all the spices and veggie and egg mixture to potatoes. Mix well.
  7. Fill a skillet with about 1/4" of oil and warm on medium heat.
  8. Once the oil is shimmering, take a ball of the potatoes and place in the skillet.
  9. Take a spatula and flatten. Cook about 3 minutes per side.
  10. Remove from pan when done and drain on a baking rack.
  11. Complete with the rest of the potatoes.
  12. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
  1. While cooking the rest of the potatoes, the potatoes can be placed on a baking tray and put in an oven at 200 - 225 degrees to keep warm.
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  1. Jeff

    July 14, 2016 at 6:25 am

    These pancakes look delicious! I haven’t had one in years, and now you’ve really got me in the mood for them. Calling them the “best,” however, means they’ll have to compete with my grandmother’s, but they look so good, I’ll give it a shot.

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    • Peter Block

      July 15, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      I do not want to compete with your grandmother. She wins!!!!

      Reply
  2. Debra C.

    July 7, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    These looks so yummy and perfectly crispy! Thanks for sharing your secret to make the perfect potato pancake, these are on my list to make!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 15, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      You are very welcome.

      Reply
  3. Oriana @Mommy's Home Cooking

    July 7, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    They sound simple to make and super delicious. As a potato lover I’m always looking for new ways to prepare potatoes! Bookmarking your recipe to try soon.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 7, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Please do let me know if you try this recipe and be sure to shoot me a pic.

      Reply
  4. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    July 7, 2016 at 11:10 am

    We call these rostis in the UK 🙂 shameful to admit I’ve never made them myself though. Will have to use this recipe seeing as its the best 😉

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 7, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Love how foods have different names from different areas of the world.

      Reply
  5. Oriana @Mommy's Home Cooking

    July 7, 2016 at 10:55 am

    These look AMAZING! Thanks for the recipe. Since I’m a potato lover I’m always looking for new ways to cook them.

    Reply
  6. Plating Pixels

    July 7, 2016 at 10:49 am

    I loved potato pancakes growing up and should give then a try again!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 7, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Yes you need to. I love them more now that ever.

      Reply
  7. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    July 7, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I bet these are lovely and crispy on the outside but soft inside. Delicious

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 7, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      Bintu, you described these potatoes perfectly.

      Reply
  8. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    July 7, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Such a great comfort meal!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 7, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      You are so right!

      Reply
  9. April

    July 7, 2016 at 9:25 am

    My grandmother would always make potato pancakes. I loved them so much. These look great! Makes me want to make some of my own! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      July 7, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      Thx for sharing your memory.

      Reply

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