Potato Pancakes: A Delightful Recipe Ready in Minutes
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into these crispy and savory potato pancakes for a quick, delicious meal. This recipe offers a perfect combination of a soft, fluffy interior with a golden, crunchy exterior, making it an ideal way to repurpose leftovers.
Ingredients:
- 4-5 medium potatoes
- 65 grams of breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 grams of grated cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
For the Sauce:
- 2 ⅔ teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes
Ensure your mashed potatoes are cold or at room temperature, as warm potatoes can affect the texture. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and prepare a wire cooling rack over a layer of paper towels for draining the pancakes after frying, which helps maintain their crispiness.
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, parsley, grated cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly using a wooden spoon or spatula. If the mixture feels too dry, you can add an extra beaten egg. If it feels too moist, incorporate more breadcrumbs or a small amount of flour to adjust the texture.
Shape the Pancakes
Using a ½ cup measuring cup or a cookie scoop, take portions of the potato mixture and form patties about ½ inch thick. Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process until all the mixture is used.
Cooking the Pancakes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as it can prevent the pancakes from achieving their desired crispness.
Place the cooked pancakes on the cooling rack to drain excess oil, and continue frying in batches, adding more oil if necessary.
Make the Sauce
For the accompanying sauce, combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Stir until well blended.
Serving
Serve the hot, crispy potato pancakes with the prepared garlic mayonnaise sauce for a delicious and easy meal that’s ready in minutes.
