Rainbow Potato Pancakes

Make amazing potatoes with this healthy dish: Rainbow Potato Pancakes. With a combination of russet and purple potatoes, you can create this savory treat at home in under 20 minutes!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons potato starch
• 3 cups grated russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed
• Fine salt, to taste
• 4 cups grated purple potatoes
• 3 tablespoons grated red onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For the russet pancakes, preheat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Grate potatoes and onion, set aside. Place measured amounts into a clean bar towel or cloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

Step 3

Whisk eggs and whisk in potato starch, salt, and white pepper until smooth. Quickly fold onion and potatoes into the egg mixture.

Step 4

Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to portion out a potato pancake. Place into hot oil and flatten with a spatula.

Step 5

Fry until golden brown and flip with a slotted spatula (about 4 minutes per side). Fry for an additional time until the second side is golden brown.

Step 6

Use a slotted spatula to remove the pancake to a drain pan or rack. Sprinkle with fine salt.

Step 7

Use the same directions to make the purple potato pancakes using the ingredients listed above.