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Potato pancakes

From the video “How to Make Potato Pancakes - Classic Potato Pancakes Recipe” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~70 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$0.83*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$21.17* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$2.49*for the batch in the video
~$0.83*per serving

You save about ~$21.17* per serving (96% less*) than ordering it out — ~$63.51* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bistro plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving323 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat3.5 g4%
Saturated fat1.1 g6%
Sodium69 mg3%
Carbohydrate63 g23%
Fiber7.7 g28%
Total sugars4.3 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein12 g23%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+19 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−3 of 20
  • Sodium−2 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 3 of 5 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 100 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: flour, black pepper, cayenne, salt, oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cheese grater
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • spatula
  • heavy-duty skillet
  • paper towels

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantity of flour
  • exact quantity of salt
  • exact quantity of black pepper
  • exact quantity of oil
  • servings
  • total preparation time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Potato pancakes

What makes Food Wishes's Potato pancakes recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Potato pancakes focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing European flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Squeeze out all moisture or pancakes will be soggy and fall apart. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Potato pancakes at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Potato pancakes recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Potato pancakes ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Potato pancakes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Potato pancakes?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Potato pancakes?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.