# Potato pancakes (from Food Wishes)

Video: [How to Make Potato Pancakes - Classic Potato Pancakes Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.83 per serving, ~$2.49 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$21.17* per serving (96%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 2 1/4 lb potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 2 eggs
- some flour
- to taste black pepper
- a pinch cayenne
- to taste salt
- good amount oil

## Steps

1. [0:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=8s) Peel the potatoes and grate them into a bowl of very cold water using a cheese grater.
2. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=14s) Grate half an onion into the same bowl with the potatoes.
3. [0:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=19s) Add more cold water and let the potato and onion mixture soak for twenty to thirty minutes.
4. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=26s) In a separate bowl, combine eggs, flour, black pepper, a pinch of cayenne, and salt.
5. [0:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=31s) Whisk the egg and spice mixture until smooth and set it aside.
6. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=36s) Drain and rinse the potatoes, then squeeze out all excess moisture using a colander and paper towels.
7. [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=69s) Transfer the dry grated potatoes to a mixing bowl.
8. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=73s) Pour the egg mixture into the dried potatoes and stir well with a spatula.
9. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=81s) Cover the potato mixture with plastic wrap to prevent oxidation.
10. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=89s) Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
11. [2:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=123s) Add portions of the potato mixture to the hot skillet, flatten them out, and fry until golden.
12. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=143s) Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until crispy and golden brown.
13. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZsE7T7hwI&t=154s) Remove the cooked potato pancakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

## 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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