Typically, the following ingredients are used to prepare potato pancakes: potatoes, flour, eggs, onions, vegetable oil and spices.
Many cooks are sure that the flour component is essential: without it, the potato pancakes may fall apart.
However, experienced housewives often replace flour with another “binding” ingredient.
As a result, the pancakes acquire a pleasant “crunch” and a more interesting taste.
Alternative to flour
Instead of this product, you can add another bulk ingredient to the pancake base - crushed oatmeal.
They should be used in the same quantity as the product being replaced.
In other words, if the housewife usually put 2 tablespoons of flour in the dough for potato pancakes (for five grated potatoes and one egg), then you need to put a similar amount of oatmeal.
Thanks to this non-standard ingredient, potato pancakes will become very crispy.
In addition, the dish will be more appetizing: the taste of the potato pancakes will be bright. All household members will be delighted with the dish.
