Rainbow Potato Pancakes Recipe

Name: Rainbow Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Russet Pancakes:; 3 cups grated russet potatoes; 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 5 tablespoons potato starch; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed; Fine salt, to taste; Purple Pancakes:; 4 cups grated purple potatoes; 3 tablespoons grated red onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 5 tablespoons potato starch; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed; Fine salt, to taste

Servings: persons

Russet Pancakes:
3 cups grated russet potatoes
3 tablespoons grated yellow onion
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons potato starch
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed
Fine salt, to taste
Purple Pancakes:
4 cups grated purple potatoes
3 tablespoons grated red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons potato starch
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed
Fine salt, to taste

1
For the russet pancakes, preheat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F.
2
Grate potatoes and onion, set aside. Place measured amounts into a clean bar towel or cloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3
Whisk eggs and whisk in potato starch, salt, and white pepper until smooth. Quickly fold onion and potatoes into the egg mixture.
4
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to portion out a potato pancake. Place into hot oil and flatten with a spatula.
5
Fry until golden brown and flip with a slotted spatula (about 4 minutes per side). Fry for an additional time until the second side is golden brown.
6
Use a slotted spatula to remove the pancake to a drain pan or rack. Sprinkle with fine salt.
7
Use the same directions to make the purple potato pancakes using the ingredients listed above.

1565

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Russet Pancakes:, 3 cups grated russet potatoes, 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Potato Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Rainbow Potato Pancakes

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