Many housewives encounter the fact that grated potatoes begin to turn black: this is a completely normal reaction for root vegetables.
However, I don’t want to make potato pancakes from such a preparation.
As it turns out, with the help of some tricks you can protect potato pancakes from darkening.
What secrets do chefs have?
Proper addition of onions
First of all, the vegetable is added to make the dish juicy and aromatic, but onions have another bonus: thanks to their presence in the recipe, the potatoes retain their original color.
However, it is necessary to introduce it correctly: first it is recommended to chop the onion and only then proceed to the potatoes. If the root vegetable comes into contact with the onion immediately, it will not darken.
Sour cream
If you want the potato pancakes to be golden and tasty, don’t forget to add one large spoon of fermented milk product to the recipe.
Milk
An interesting fact is that this product also helps potatoes maintain their normal color. However, it should be introduced in small quantities and heated.
