Bavarian kartofflepuffer (potato pancakes)

Ingredients

• •2 1/4 lb Russet potatoes
• •2 tablespoon sour cream
• •1 egg
• •3 tablespoon flour
• •pinch salt
• •1 medium onion
• •light canola oil

Steps

1. 1Peel and rinse the potatoes. Grate the potatoes using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. Let potatoes drain in a sieve if they contain a lot of water. Transfer grated potatoes into a bowl and mix the sour cream into the potatoes immediately, this prevents the potatoes from browning (oxidation), add the egg, flour, salt and grated onion (optional).
2. 2Mix everything well until all is combined. Potato mixture can be drained at this point again if it has too much liquid. Preheat a non-stick skillet with the oil on medium-high. Reduce to medium-low and add the mixture into the hot oil (10 cm or 2-3 inches in diameter) and press flat with a spatula. Fry until golden on the bottom then flip and finish the other side until golden as well. Let pancakes drain on a plate with paper towels.
3. 3Serve with a garden salad or alone with some apple sauce or berry jam on the side.