Buchinik Cartoflan Galician Potato Pancakes Latkes Recipes

BUCHINIK (CARTOFLAN)-GALICIAN POTATO PANCAKES (LATKES)

Steps:

• finely grate the potatoes& sprinkle salt over them.
• sprinkle the flour over potatoes to absorb the liquids.
• Once liquids are absorbed, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
• in a small bowl, put yeast, 2 tablespoons warm water, and 2 tablespoons of salt to create a yeasty mixture.
• mix everything together along with eggs.
• let rise for 1/2 hour.
• fry in shallow oil--let the mixture fill the pan, to make big fluffy pancakes.

POTATO LATKES I

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
• In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
• In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!