Oil safety net: Keep extra lardy oil on stove—too dry? Add 1 tsp
Kid hack: Let them grate potatoes—it’s their favorite “treasure hunter” moment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did my pancakes turn to mush?
A: Wet potatoes or skipped rest. Potatoes must be patted dry + batter must rest 10 mins.
Q: Can I use olive oil?
A: Never. Olive oil = Mediterranean betrayal. Lardy oil = Ashkenazi truth (Bubbe’s rule: “Respect the shtetl”).
Q: Why no pepper?
A: Pepper burns at high heat. Salt = holy balance (Bubbe’s rule: “Respect the potato”).
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Grate potatoes 1 day ahead (store in salt water). Fry day-of—fresh sear every time.
Q: Why cast iron skillet?
A: Metal conducts heat evenly. Nonstick = soggy bottom (Bubbe’s rule: “Respect the iron”).
Classic Potato Pancakes
Cloud-soft potatoes crackling like river ice, cradling golden onion confetti. Warsaw tenement in a pan.
Prep Time: 25 Minutes (+ 10-min batter rest)
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
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