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Ingredients:

1 lb of potatoes, mealy like Russets
1 small onion finely chopped
1 egg
1- 2 Tblsp Flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
oil for frying

 

 

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Directions:

1. Peel potatoes, wash and grate finely. Drain in a sieve to get rid of excess moisture.

2. Add egg, flour, finely chopped onion, salt and pepper.

3. Heat some oil in a pan about a tablespoon making sure the pan is well coated to prevent sticking.

4. Drop about 1/2 cup full of the potato pancake mix in the pan and fry on both sides till nicely brown about 3-4 minutes.

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