Author Notes: As a child we drove from Rhode Island to my grandmother’s house in Michigan once a year. My mother, my two aunts and my grandmother would speak Polish and cook up a storm! I felt so embraced by the smells, the sounds and the love in the house. It was a magical feeling and I felt so exotic eating these pancakes dolloped with sour cream. These were the times I knew our family was special. —Christy Wirth
Makes: about 6 pancakes
Ingredients
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4
large russet potaotes
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1
medium sweet onion
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1
cup flour
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1
cup whole milk
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1
large egg
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1 1/2
teaspoons baking powder
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2
tablespoons melted butter
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1
tablespoon flat leaf parsley
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1/2
teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
- In a food processor with a grater attachment grate the potatoes and the onion. Let rest for 5 minutes then squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Put the mixture in a strainer over a large bowl.
- In a large bowl mix the flour, baking powder, milk, egg and nutmeg
- Put the drained, shredded potato and onion mixture in a large bowl and add the batter, butter and parsley.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot drop 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the oil and spread it out so it browns evenly. Cook about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and salt to taste. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.