What to do with potato pancakes so that they don’t darken: chefs reveal secrets

23.01.2024 11:52

When preparing potato pancakes, you need to be careful, as the potatoes may turn dark.

As a result, instead of a spectacular golden-hued dish, you will have to eat not the most appetizing dark potato pancakes.

Therefore, it is necessary to remember some tricks, noted chef Yulia Arkhipova , an expert in the field of cooking for the online publication BelNovosti.

What secrets are the most important?

Quantity of onions

Everyone knows that the vegetable is part of potato pancakes. However, not everyone remembers the exact proportions. In order to prepare the most delicious golden potato pancakes, you will need to take at least one medium-sized onion per kilogram of the main product.

The onion is pre-chopped on a fine grater.

potato pancakes
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Add lemon juice

Don't worry about the potato pancakes being sour: a small amount of lemon juice is enough to keep the dish golden in color.

Dairy products

To ensure that the dish's color remains impeccable, you need to add a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt. Some housewives even add cream or milk.

Earlier we talked about how to make a delicious and healthy beetroot pate .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. What secrets are the most important?
  2. Quantity of onions
  3. Add lemon juice
  4. Dairy products