Lacy Potato Pancakes With Chives Recipes

POTATO-CHIVE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes between paper towels; press to remove excess moisture. Transfer potatoes and chives to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add potato mixture; press with a heatproof spatula to flatten and form into one even pancake. Cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Slide pancake onto a plate; invert onto a second plate. Slide pancake (browned side up) back into skillet. Continue to cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Slice into wedges before serving.

LACY POTATO PANCAKES WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and grate them coarsely, preferably into tiny slivers, into a large mixing bowl. Do not drain off the potato water that will accumulate in the bowl.
• Working quickly to prevent the potatoes from turning brown, mix into them the chopped chives, salt and some pepper.
• Heat the butter and oil in a 10 - 12 inch skillet over a high heat until the foam subsides.
• The pan must be very hot, but not smoking.
• Using 2 tablespoons of potato mixture for each pancake, fry 2 or 4 at a time, flattening them out with a spatula to about 3 inches in diameter.
• Fry each batch of pancakes over a medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are crisp and golden.
• Serve at once.

IRISH STYLE POTATO-CHIVE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, then return to saucepan.
• Turn heat under saucepan to medium-low.
• Cook potatoes until dry, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add milk.
• Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until fairly smooth.
• Remove from heat; stir in chives, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.
• Potatoes will thicken as they cool.
• Form potato mixture into 12 patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot and sizzling.
• Add three or four patties to skillet.
• Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven while cooking remaining patties in remaining butter.
• Serve warm with sour cream.