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Why do grated potatoes darken? Potato pancakes should be golden, not blue-green
15.02.2025 14:42
Draniki, babka or potato pancakes are prepared using the same technology. You need to grate raw potatoes on a fine grater.
Then everything depends on the imagination and skills of the housewife. But the problem is that the potatoes darken during cooking and the potato pancakes turn out blue-green.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook and fourth-class baker - told how to fix this.
Potatoes will not turn dark if you use potatoes with a high starch content.
From the popular varieties you can choose "Skarb" or "Elizabeth".
And also if you grate one onion together with the potatoes.
Recipe for potato pancakes:
- potatoes 1 kg;
- flour 2 tbsp;
- onion 1 pc;
- egg 1 pc;
- salt to taste,
- oil for frying.
How to cook
Grate the potatoes on a fine grater and transfer the finished mixture into a sieve to drain off excess moisture.
Then grate the onion, mix with the potatoes and add the egg, flour and salt.
Mix until smooth and fry in a well-heated frying pan.
Only by following the cooking technology can you make the most delicious and mouth-watering potato pancakes. Enjoy your meal!